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This was definitely something we thought about, and the prototype ( hgreer.com/meme-dev ) used just cookie authentication. However, because each new account sta
by QuadmasterXLII 10y ago
This was definitely something we thought about, and the prototype ( hgreer.com/meme-dev ) used just cookie authentication. However, because each new account starts with money, we had to discourage people using multiple accounts, and Facebook auth seemed like the most effective way.
- i336_ 10y agoOhh. That part I didn't actually get. That's actual money. I apologize: I... I thought this was a concept, with the "money" being abstract. I'm kind of more impressed now (although slightly stunned - but not in a negative way). I do get the rationale behind actually involving real money: I figured it would create a sense of focus and eliminates noise. And then I had a look at the prototype. :)
- QuadmasterXLII 10y agoOh, it's definitely fake money. Sorry for the misunderstanding
- i336_ 10y agoWelp! Thanks for the clarification. (A version with actual real money could be interesting, although the caveats and ramifications do pile up at an alarming rate. But Bitcoin was bold and daring when it started...)