Block-Chain Car Titles?

Calif DMV is apparently implementing a new type of digital car title called “block-chain”. Is someone here able to offer-up a simple explanation how this works? A summary of its benefits and disadvantages?

https://www.reuters.com/technology/california-dmv-puts-42-million-car-titles-blockchain-fight-fraud-2024-07-30/

Block chain is a security method. It is used by bitcoin to prevent tampering. Here’s an explanation.

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Well that certainly clarifies the situation … lol … just teasing JTS, thanks for the link :slight_smile:

Blockchain is a great way to secure documents and fight fraud. In this instance - Car titles. It’s used heavily in Cryptocurrency. Keeps a running encrypted ledger of the data - data in this case is a DMV title.

A Brief History of Blockchain Technology Everyone Should Read (kriptomat.io)

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