UUIDv7 doesn't have the properties you think it does

When timestamps aren't time-ordered and other oddities
55 points by ibobev 2 hours ago alexsci.com 34 comments

Summary

UUIDv7 does not guarantee time-ordered uniqueness as expected, leading to potential issues in applications that rely on chronological sorting. The format introduces complexities that challenge its intended use cases, particularly in distributed systems where precise ordering is crucial.

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