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Re:Proof of stake is incapable of producing a consensus by floatboth on Sunday November 28, 2021 @09:05AM (#29368966)
Because "security of the blockchain" doesn't necessarily mean "good for society". Cryptocurrencies are most widely used for speculation, and then fraud, ransomware, all those very fun and pleasant things.
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Re:Proof of stake is incapable of producing a consensus by 127 on Sunday November 28, 2021 @10:48AM (#29369800)
I thought there was enough historical data to draw the conclusion that command economy doesn't work. I also would appreciate if you could back up your claims on how Bitcoin is used.
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