OK gang, RC provides the clues, therefore we gotta dig, and in this case I can use some additional sparkplugs (that’s you!). Dr Jacques is in the books, he’s grabbing his lapel nametag, conveniently located adjacent to his pectoral region, we all thought “ha ha, that’s Jake!” and moved along. But Jacques Tits turns out to be quite interesting. He’s a doctor of advanced mathematics, from Belgium, spent his life in France, lots of crazy advanced math in his wikipedia page- even has various theories and constructions named for him. Died recently, on 5 December 2021. So- following links (below), we go to Group Theory, down to Public-Key Cryptography (interesting…) and scroll down to see “Examples of protocols using asymmetric key algorithms include: Bitcoin.”

Maybe this nothing burger deserves further study? Anyone care to help dig while we wait for some news??

Dave.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Tits -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_theory -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography -> “Examples of protocols using asymmetric key algorithms include: Bitcoin”

  • MossyHabitat@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Public key cryptography is absolutely not exclusive to Bitcoin, and appending your title with “Bitcoin” is quite the blunder. PKC is the basis of (almost) all encryption of server-client communication, such as web traffic. That HTTPS in front of https://lemmy.world? That’s PKC. Bitcoin too, sure, but also every other cryptocurrency/token out there as well - including NFTs. It is quite interesting that we can partially thank Dr. Tits for an element of what has become a foundational component of so much modern tech, but in the context of this community I’d say its more relevant to attribute Jacque to the former Gamestop NFT Marketplace & Playr… OR whatever comes after.

    This book was published after the planned cancellation of the NFT marketplace. One of the primary questions in my mind is why has GME seemingly abandoned all NFT & crypto-related endeavors? NFTs are the perfect solution for the ability to resell digital games, which is Gamestop’s legacy bread & butter. With Microsoft’s recent reveal of a disc-less Xbox future (and Sony rumored as well), something has to be brewing - with or without Microsoft or Sony.

          • DrDaveBowman@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
            2·
            5 months ago

            Don’t think RC’s are gonna write in a Teddy book “watch out for electric coin centralized exchange ponzi pump n’ dump” and “be careful when Coinbase founder dumps 100% of holdings leaving households as bag holders.” He’s a pretty subtle guy. DFV knew. Not your coins, not your crypto. Also DRS.

    • MossyHabitat@lemmy.world
      1·
      5 months ago

      Jesus Mohammed Christ, dude. You apparently didn’t read what I wrote or comprehend any of its sentiment, but I’m glad you’ve arrived at the anti-BTC understanding though, so that’s great.