The Engine Should Not Be the Differentiator

About this Episode

This week we discuss Elasticsearch changing their license and the merits of Bitcoin. Plus, what is the prefect age for reincarnation.

Rundown

• Elasticsearch and SSPL
  • The SSPL is Not an Open Source License
  • Give 'em SSPL, says Elastic. No thanks, say critics: 'Doubling down on open' not open at all
  • Truly Doubling Down on Open Source | Logz.io
• Bitcoin and Blockchain
  • Is blockchain coming to your bank?
  • 85% of Italian Banks Are Exchanging Interbank Transfer Data on Corda - CoinDesk
  • Lost Passwords Lock Millionaires Out of Their Bitcoin Fortunes
  • Don’t Forget Your Bitcoins

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Nonsense

• President Biden’s Peloton exercise equipment under scrutiny

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