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Re:Are we wrong about Web3? by pcthrowaway on Tuesday March 29, 2022 @02:46PM (#30846735)
> It not only fries the planet

Just to point out, "Web3" usually is talking about smart contract executions; All the smart contract platforms I know of are (or will soon be) proof of stake, so no burning the planet required

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Re:Are we wrong about Web3? by PaulHoule on Tuesday March 29, 2022 @03:12PM (#30847054)
I think Etherium has been talking about going to "proof of stake" for a few years...

(1) I'll believe it when I see it, (2) "proof of stake" is not proven to be effective against takeovers to the extent that "proof of work" is.

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Re:Are we wrong about Web3? by pcthrowaway on Tuesday March 29, 2022 @03:58PM (#30847593)
To (1), it has, but the actual switch over is slated for the next few months.
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Re:Are we wrong about Web3? by PaulHoule on Tuesday March 29, 2022 @04:33PM (#30847997)
When it really happens I'll give them credit for it.
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