Subj : Changes to FSX_CRY ?
To   : Avon
From : Oli
Date : Fri Jan 07 2022 07:02 pm

Avon wrote (2022-01-07):

 A> Hi there

 A> I'm wondering if the focus of the cryptographic topics discussed in the
 A> relatively lower activity level FSX_CRY echomail area should / could be
 A> widened?

Create an echo about computer-, mobile phone-, software-, network-security and cryptography in general.

 A> Given there is increased interest in cryptographic currency, blockchain
 A> tech and NFT etc. perhaps those subjects can be formally incorporated
 A> into this echomail area along with the current stuff around encoded
 A> messages, keys etc.?

"Crypto means cryptography, not cryptocurrency"

"I have long been annoyed that the word 'crypto' has been co-opted by the blockchain people, and no longer refers to 'cryptography'. I'm not the only one." -- Bruce Schneier

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/nov/18/crypto-cryptocurrency-cryptographers

 A> What are your thoughts?

Just because something uses crypto, doesn't mean most discussions about that thing are be about crypto[graphy]. In case of cryptocurrencies, NFT, blockchain and other cryptoshit it's more about being hip, politics, wasting energy, mining, crime, financial stuff, ponzi schemes or the next cool internet thing (aka Web3.0).

So much stuff uses crypto, should we be inclusive and discuss for all the other things in general in FSX_CRY? Like

my computer (has crypto inside)
mobile phones
streaming services
e-books
Covid-19 apps
privacy laws
messaging apps
web browsers
backup solutions
cloud services
cars
games
refrigerators
wireless technology
police
military
(cyber)war
.....


Calling cryptocurrencies "crypto" is just marketing.

My suggestion would be to kill FSX_CRY (I don't like the three letter names) and create FSX_CRYPTOSHIT (don't call it FSX_CRYPTO) and some echo for (computer) security:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security#Terminology

;)

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