Facebook will explore the possibilities of using blockchain in the social network David Markus, head of Facebook Messenger, announced that the social network is exploring the possibilities of using blockchain technology, writes CNBC.

Facebook will explore the possibilities of using blockchain in the social network

David Markus, head of Facebook Messenger, announced that the social network is exploring the possibilities of using blockchain technology, writes CNBC.

«I am putting together a small group to explore the possibilities of applying blockchain to Facebook, starting from scratch.», - posted by Marcus on his Facebook page.

Markus has been leading Facebook messenger for nearly four years. In December, he joined the board of directors of cryptocurrency company Coinbase..

Facebook does not say exactly how it intends to use the blockchain.

In January, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he sees digital currencies as a tool that can empower ordinary people. In his opinion, decentralized systems can undermine the dominant position of centralized authorities..

In January, Facebook introduced a ban on advertising of cryptocurrencies and ICOs, which turned out to be a rather unexpected decision, since shortly before this, the head of the company said that he was interested in the possibilities of using decentralized technologies in a social network..

 

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