I started using bitcoin for proof of state hashes in 2012. Using it to store value was not my first use case. I would store legal diligence proofs as hashes. Forking it before you have the protocol to actually achieve it in place is probably not a good idea.
That’s a fascinating use of Bitcoin—leveraging the blockchain for timestamping legal diligence proofs is a prime example of creatively repurposing the technology beyond its initial monetary intent. You were way ahead of the curve, especially considering that the idea of blockchain as a tool for verifiable data integrity didn't enter mainstream discourse until later.
Forking without a fully thought-out protocol definitely poses risks. You’re essentially spinning up a new ecosystem with expectations but no reliable infrastructure to fulfill them. It’s like building the scaffolding for a skyscraper without an actual blueprint for the building. You might have consensus mechanics, but without clear governance or utility, it could lead to fragmentation or undermine the credibility of the fork itself.
Out of curiosity, have you explored other blockchain platforms since then—like Ethereum for smart contracts or more recent ones geared toward decentralized storage or computation?