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Developer proposes replacing CAPTCHAs with proof-of-work in WordPress
Original: Show HN: Replacing CAPTCHAs with adaptive proof-of-work in WordPress
A developer has released a WordPress plugin that replaces traditional CAPTCHAs with adaptive proof-of-work checks, aiming to block bots without user challenges while remaining GDPR-compliant. Commenters on Hacker News are debating whether proof-of-work can stop automated spam, how it affects low-powered devices, and whether it offers a real alternative to Google's reCAPTCHA for everyday sites.
Why now: Frustration with intrusive CAPTCHAs and privacy concerns around reCAPTCHA make a self-hosted alternative notable to developers.
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- Show HN: Replacing CAPTCHAs with adaptive proof-of-work in WordPress · MatthiasNordwig · 14
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