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Questions about Trusted timestamping

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Robert Hooke discover the physical law about springs and force?

Robert Hooke discovered the physical law about springs and force in 1660. He wrote an anagram to claim priority for his discovery before formal publication.

Who first discussed trusted digital timestamping in computer science literature?

Stuart Haber and W. Scott Stornetta first discussed trusted digital timestamping in computer science literature. Their work established the academic basis for securing creation times electronically.

What does RFC 3161 define regarding trusted timestamps?

RFC 3161 defines trusted timestamps issued by Time Stamping Authorities acting as Trusted Third Parties. Multiple TSAs increase reliability while reducing vulnerability across systems.

How do cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin enable secure decentralized timestamping?

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin enabled secure decentralized timestamping through proof-of-work consensus mechanisms. Digital data hashes get incorporated into transactions stored within the blockchain ledger.

When did Gipp Meuschke and Gernandt publish research on using Bitcoin for dashboard cameras?

Gipp Meuschke and Gernandt published research on this approach in March 2015 during iConference 2015 in Newport Beach California.