@TheBlueMatt's brilliant proposal that separates 1/ block construction process from 2/ payout process. You'll still get the benefit of connecting to a pool (stable payouts) while not conceding the right to propose a block. Best of both worlds solution that will help d14n. 
https://twitter.com/TheBlueMatt/status/1004106026721972224 …
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Replying to @hugohanoi @TheBlueMatt
This proposal does not increase the security of
#bitcoin through increased decentralization, it merely shifts the point of centralization. This is essentially the same flaw that he produced in his work on relays.3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
Where does it shift the point of centralization?
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The pool still controls payouts, so it could say to hashers "censor these transactions or else you won't get paid".
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Replying to @chris_belcher_ @hasufl and
Yup, power remains with the ability to control the larger payout.
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Replying to @evoskuil @chris_belcher_ and
That's true, but pools have always had this power. I wouldn't say BetterHash "shifts the point of centralization". It's still the same point. What it'd do is potentially reducing pools' power - an improvement over the status quo. That is worth something.
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Replying to @hugohanoi @evoskuil and
Fundamentally, I believe it’s always a trade-off between mining variance <-> some centralization. I don’t think you can get around that.
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Replying to @hugohanoi @chris_belcher_ and
That’s just an assumption.
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Hugo Nguyen Retweeted Bob McElrath
Yes, @BobMcElrath was kind enough to engage with me about his work on #braidpool
I think the idea of a DAG-based consensus is incredibly interesting, but I'm still unclear it could actually work / be secure enough. Need to do more research.https://twitter.com/BobMcElrath/status/1006016236415782912 …
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