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BlockCypher[1] has written about this. I think SnapCard did something similar, though the closest I can find is an article about the laundry service they starte

BlockCypher[1] has written about this. I think SnapCard did something similar, though the closest I can find is an article about the laundry service they started[2]. [1] - https://blog.blockcypher.com/what-adam-saw-that-sam-didnt-a0c500dda70#.iwao2hq2x https://blog.blockcypher.com/what-adam-saw-that-sam-didnt-a0... [2] - https://pando.com/2013/10/11/superhero-laundry-founders-launch-startup-to-prove-a-point-then-shut-it-down-once-they-succeed/ https://pando.com/2013/10/11/superhero-laundry-founders-laun... EDIT - Citations

kordless 11y ago
> We didn’t get into YC: Sam Altman told us they did not think we could ever inspire Bitcoin developers to build on top of us. Don't ever let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Which is to say, make your own way in this world.
- mkagenius 11y ago
  What's the use of mentoring then?
  - nostrademons 11y ago
    To provide another perspective to integrate into your decisions. Listening to people doesn't mean doing what they say.
    - mkagenius 11y ago
      Sure, then what's wrong in Sam warning them about something?
      - nostrademons 11y ago
        Nothing wrong with him warning them, but then there's also nothing wrong with them disregarding his warning. It sounds like they did pretty well regardless.
      - rhizome 11y ago
        It's not a warning, it's just a judgement that what they want to do is outside of his expertise and/or interest.