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Re:IOTA: Cannot be used for IoT, loss of funds may occur by nemetroid on Saturday February 10, 2018 @06:36AM (#16346885)
> No, you can peruse the code for yourself if you need to look for backdoors.

...and the conclusion that the source is back door free is only relevant if you then actually build the software yourself. You can only assume that the exe was built from the unmodified source code if you trust those who built it.

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Re:IOTA: Cannot be used for IoT, loss of funds may occur by generalizethis on Saturday February 10, 2018 @07:26AM (#16347028)
Gotcha, assumed he would be trying to create a review pertinent to the normal user (given the memeness) as most will use an exe--still doesn't excuse his bungling (read Paul's response on why) or the strange conclusion that his P2P experience is pertinent to an argument as to IOTA's suitability as an IOT network. This is the major criticism that's been glossed over by most here. Can anyone try to rationalize why that assumption isn't absurd?
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