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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 CAPTCHA challenges with adaptive proof-of-work, requiring visitors' browsers to perform a small computation instead of solving puzzles. The approach aims to block bots while removing friction for human users and avoiding third-party tracking scripts. The project is being discussed on Hacker News, where commenters are weighing its effectiveness against modern bot farms and its accessibility benefits.
Why now: Frustration with CAPTCHAs and privacy concerns around reCAPTCHA make alternative anti-bot approaches a recurring topic of debate
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