The sorted map alternative is really only viable for insert-only maps or really small maps. You'd have to remove keys from the list when they're removed from the map. Most sorted map implementations are based on trees.
This is an interesting article on private vs. public blockchains. I personally have never really seen the value in using extremely inefficient distributed ledgers in lieu of a database for permissioned settings.
Considering NASA costs next to nothing (about 0.5% of the US govt's total budget), and the studies I've seen referenced show its return on investment to be about $10 for every $1 used (granted, it's a difficult figure…
The sorted map alternative is really only viable for insert-only maps or really small maps. You'd have to remove keys from the list when they're removed from the map. Most sorted map implementations are based on trees.
This is an interesting article on private vs. public blockchains. I personally have never really seen the value in using extremely inefficient distributed ledgers in lieu of a database for permissioned settings.
Considering NASA costs next to nothing (about 0.5% of the US govt's total budget), and the studies I've seen referenced show its return on investment to be about $10 for every $1 used (granted, it's a difficult figure…