Posted: Mar 22, 2018 5:45 pm
newolder wrote:...
As the researchers note, “Since all blockchain data is downloaded and persistently stored by users, they are liable for any objectionable content added to the blockchain by others,” which is likely true under many countries’ laws. The researchers continue, “Consequently, it would be illegal to participate in a blockchain-based system as soon as it contains illegal content.”
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gizmodo source
Again though, that could be applied to all metadata that any internet user downloads.