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Zucco questions whether the terminological battle—defining what is or isn’t a blockchain—is worthwhile or if it’s better to accept the term as a strategic label. He suggests that perhaps it is more honest to emphasize that many so-called "blockchains" used in private contexts are essentially replicated databases with digital signatures, devoid of the decentralized, trustless features associated with public blockchains.
Andreas's Perspective: Clarity Over Purity
Andreas responds with a focus on clarity rather than strict terminology. He argues that defining terms solely for purity's sake is less productive than fostering understanding. For him, “open blockchain” is a clarifying term because it signals a characteristic—openness—that matters greatly.