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Re:Poly Network hacker returns $258M after stealing $600M by ceilingcorner on Thursday August 12, 2021 @04:20AM (#28153560)
“Would would anyone need elevator buttons? There are already trained elevator operators everywhere that do the same thing.”

“Why would anyone need light bulbs? There are gas lamps and oil everywhere that do the same thing.”

“Why would anyone need email? There are post offices that do the same thing.”

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Re:Poly Network hacker returns $258M after stealing $600M by meepmorp on Thursday August 12, 2021 @05:44AM (#28154137)
"Why would anyone want your new elevator buttons? The ones we have already let you choose the floor you want without letting a stranger steal all your money by pressing it."
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Re:Poly Network hacker returns $258M after stealing $600M by MontrealRaised on Thursday August 12, 2021 @04:41AM (#28153702)
It's not too bad to invent the same thing over again based on some new and (potentially) revolutionary technology. It's a try, which is unclear to succeed. What are the alternatives to do? There are some, but working on Cryptocurrency is something valid (even "hot") to do these days.
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Re:Poly Network hacker returns $258M after stealing $600M by spywaregorilla on Thursday August 12, 2021 @08:23AM (#28155326)
Why would anyone need seatbelts? This self driving car will never crash.
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