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RE: A Steem stress test experiment
Yep probably. But is it going to happen? The idea is out there for discussion and like I said, those with technical backgrounds and the like can run with it if they choose. The problem with the testnet is as far as I know, the community hasn't got this kind of access to it. The witnesses and Steemit Inc do of course and that is why they can run the tests. However, there is a lot more credibility for publicity later if it could be proven on the public chain, don't you think?
Those are the words of @newageinv and I agree with them. Any chance of causing a problem should be avoided. We could at least start testing on a testnet and then if that goes well, we can then move onto trying this on the real chain.
As far as I know, the chain can't be DDoS'd like that (I don't know much though in this area) and the DDoS in the past has been on the interfaces only (Steemit.com). Essentially, since it is a controlled experiment it could be stopped immediately dropping the load to normal instantly.
I have no issue with it being trialled on the testnet before public trial at all however. I should probably have been trialled many times already but as far as I know, it never has been. the testnet hasn't been up that long though.