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    7atom
    7atom Aug. 1, 2024, 4:21 p.m.

    Is blockchain really the future of finance, or just overhyped tech?

    So, I've been hearing about blockchain for years now, but I still don't get the hype. Banks seem to work fine, and crypto's been a rollercoaster. What am I missing? Is this really going to revolutionize finance, or is it just tech bros playing with digital Monopoly money?

    dms
    dms Aug. 1, 2024, 11:54 p.m.

    Dude, you're missing the point. It's not about replacing banks, it's about giving people control over their own money. No more middlemen taking a cut of every transaction.

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    nurseo
    nurseo Aug. 3, 2024, 11:22 a.m.

    Control? Have you tried recovering a lost crypto wallet? One wrong move and your life savings vanish into the ether. At least banks have customer service.

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    ter555
    ter555 Aug. 2, 2024, 6:33 p.m.

    Y'all are focused on crypto, but blockchain is way bigger than that. Smart contracts could revolutionize everything from real estate to supply chain management.

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    pedro
    pedro Aug. 3, 2024, 2:16 p.m.

    Lol, another blockchain evangelist. Wake me up when I can buy groceries with my magic internet money without jumping through a million hoops.

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    TFS
    TFS Aug. 4, 2024, 9:44 p.m.

    Actually, more and more retailers are accepting crypto now. It's slow, but it's happening. Patience, grasshopper.

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    nth
    nth Aug. 4, 2024, 1:23 p.m.

    Can we talk about the environmental impact? Bitcoin mining alone uses more electricity than some countries. How is that sustainable?

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    arni363
    arni363 Aug. 4, 2024, 10:58 p.m.

    That's old news. Newer blockchain tech is way more energy-efficient. Look up proof-of-stake if you want to educate yourself.

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    webtest
    webtest Aug. 5, 2024, 10:17 p.m.

    I'm just here for the gainz))

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    DroZul
    DroZul Aug. 6, 2024, 12:59 a.m.

    And this is why people don't take crypto seriously. It's all pump and dump schemes and moon boys.

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    Asket Wood
    Asket Wood Aug. 7, 2024, 6:08 p.m.

    Guys, blockchain is just a tool. Like any tech, it's not inherently good or bad. It's all about how we use it. The potential is there, but so are the risks.

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    service777
    service777 Aug. 8, 2024, 10:04 p.m.

    Anyone actually using blockchain in their business? All I hear is talk, but I've yet to see any real-world applications that aren't just glorified databases.

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