Afghanistan Blackout Highlights Vulnerability of Decentralized Blockchains

The recent nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan has highlighted a critical weakness in decentralized blockchains – their reliance on centralized internet providers that are susceptible to government interference and technical failures. The 48-hour outage, purportedly ordered by the Taliban but attributed to technical issues with fiber optic cables, disrupted connectivity for approximately 13 million citizens. This unprecedented event underscores the fragility of blockchain applications during internet outages.