I'm assuming the rationale is that the general Bitcoin discussion is only to be used for Bitcoin specific discussions. Your question is related to blockchain as a separate technology. It is not focused specifically on Bitcoin and does not fit into any of the Bitcoin specific boards. The knee jerk is to move anything else out to the Altcoin boards.

Personally I'd say blockchain discussions (your post) would fit into the Development & Technical Discussion child board; General Bitcoin would be my second choice.

That said, thanks for an interesting post. I appreciate it.