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I mean... there are a few.

Brave (the browser) uses blockchain in their privacy protecting ad technology.

Skynet uses a blockchain to allow users to share their extra computer storage space for a CDN.

And I'm sure there are a few others. It's just that the amount of use cases send legitimate applications using them are... limited. Most of the ones I'd consider valid uses have a substance-full technical goal, like the two I mentioned above.

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> Brave (the browser) uses blockchain in their privacy protecting ad technology.

uBlock Origin works fine based on txt-files. Not sure how blockchain could improve this.

Iirc the idea behind brave is to create a sustainable alternative to the ad/data collection of big tech. They use blockchain to enable microtransactions for content.

So, we are back to flattr, PayPal recurring payments or whatnot again.

$localNewspaper not go through the hassle of dealing with payments through blockchain technology.

Not really. Some people do that. Most just leave it on auto-contribute which means you'd get paid per view.

It's also not terribly hard to get verified so you get paid. As long as someone is reasonably familiar with technology, I think it'd be pretty easy for them. Haven't tried it for myself though (but the guide is up there so you can see it for yourself if your curious).

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