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E-cash and distributed computing...
This is probably not an original idea, but...
Here's a potential use for E-cash: a server that doles out Java
apps to clients; the clients run the apps, calculating whatever
results are needed, and uploads the results in return for E-cash
(perhaps a zero-knowledge proof that the result is accurate? another
is to use only a trusted pool of registered and accountable users rather
than anonymous clients).
The server admins would be paid by those who need computations,
keeping a percentage and using the rest to be offered as E-cash to
clients with spare computing power.
A lot of possibilities here... a configuration where a set price is
offered for a computation (the user can check for the highest offer
on a server, or refuse an offer below a certain amount).
Or maybe applets would only be doled out to systems that meet a
certain criteria (minimum computing power).
A more complex system where 'bids' are placed based on computing
power is possible too (those w/better systems would want more cash,
or be willing to pay it).
Problem: open to forms of 'abuse' (imagine a sysadmin making
E-cash using his employer's machines overnight).
It might make an interesting experimental project to work on.
--Rob
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