Replace Blockchain with Spreadsheet

Replaces all instances of the word "blockchain" with the phrase "mulitple copies of a giant Excel spreadsheet".
What is Replace Blockchain with Spreadsheet?
Replace Blockchain with Spreadsheet is a Chrome browser extension that replaces all instances of the word 'blockchain' with the phrase 'multiple copies of a giant Excel spreadsheet'. It provides readers with a humorous perspective and helps contextualize news stories related to blockchain technology.

Extension stats

Users: 86 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (10)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2018-03-07)
Creation date: 2018-03-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 3.68K

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Extension summary

WHAT: This is a Chrome browser extension that can help readers contextualize news stories with hype about multiple copies of a giant excel spreadsheet technology, by reminding you that multiple copies of a giant excel spreadsheet is, in essense, a giant Excel spreadsheet.

WHY: For fun.

SPECIAL THANKS: Twitter user @mims (Christopher Mims) for the suggestion to make a "browser extension that replaces "blockchain" with "mulitple copies of a giant Excel spreadsheet." For example, "multiple copies of a giant excel spreadsheet to revolutionize journalism."

Thanks to Tom Maxwell for the tutorial and template code for this project!

Enjoy!

-CBL

User reviews

I come across the word blockchain online just often enough for it to stay fresh. Good for at least a couple of double-takes per week.
by Kevin Stricker, 2018-03-27

Haha! Read about this on the ArsTechnia article. Great idea!
by Jonathan H, 2018-03-15

This is truly a briliant extension. I rate perfect score 5/7
by IQuick 143, 2018-03-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Replace Blockchain with Spreadsheet requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Replace Blockchain with Spreadsheet has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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