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Re:That which does not kill Bitcoin makes Bitcoin stronger by pjc50 on Thursday February 27, 2014 @03:22AM (#7311014)
People keep saying smart contracts will help. How does this help "item not delivered" and "item not as described" etc?
Re:That which does not kill Bitcoin makes Bitcoin stronger by lukifer on Thursday February 27, 2014 @05:45AM (#7311461)
Chargebacks can occur through m-of-n transactions. Arbitration becomes a service, with more competition and likely a lower a cost than a credit card's 3%. What's more, it can optionally be eliminated for trusted buyers/sellers (particularly vendors who earn good reputations for returns and customer service).

Smart contracts probably make more sense for pure digital transactions that don't involve tangible goods or services.