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Potato Analytics is a minimalist, self-hosted solution for tracking unique pageviews with minimal maintenance and zero data collection—all thanks to the efficiency of the HyperLogLog algorithm

Even putting aside the hype around cryptocurrencies, it’s impossible to deny how big an innovation they are. Computers and the internet brought us free and unlimited copies of data: You can create a file and send it to thousands of people for free. The invention of blockchains brings scarcity to the internet: If you have a coin, only you have it.

It is still possible to build interactive features on the web without overengineering them. At least, that’s what I wanted to prove to myself when adding a commenting system to this blog.

Those who use voice messages on apps such as WhatsApp or iMessage know how efficient and personal they are.