Can't a blockchain be controlled by anybody who has 51%+ of the computing power on the blockchain network? My only problem with blockchains is that somebody like the NSA (or China) might be able to seize control through brute computing power, without anybody knowing.
You would see the attack happen in real time. Also, if you used the bitcoin network, you would need an incredible amount of processing power. Voters would also be able to view their transaction on the blockchain and confirm that its correct. Not saying it would be an absolutely perfect system, but it would be 1000x better than this mess.
Can't a blockchain be controlled by anybody who has 51%+ of the computing power on the blockchain network? My only problem with blockchains is that somebody like the NSA (or China) might be able to seize control through brute computing power, without anybody knowing.
You would see the attack happen in real time. Also, if you used the bitcoin network, you would need an incredible amount of processing power. Voters would also be able to view their transaction on the blockchain and confirm that its correct. Not saying it would be an absolutely perfect system, but it would be 1000x better than this mess.