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You could say that about the internet 30 years ago...

• root_axis 9y ago
  And? You're remarking on a surface-level resemblance to the greatest communication and economic innovation in human history. It's a disingenuous comparison.
  • Jenya_ 9y ago
    Judging by the size of financial industry, the electronic money which could be programmed to do things with money without human help 24 hours per day is a serious threat to many companies in finance.
    • root_axis 9y ago
      > do things with money without human help 24 hours per day This was already possible before cryptocurrencies, hence how I'm able to buy anything online at any time of day and have it delivered to me within 24 hours.
      • DiNovi 9y ago
        blockchains with smart contracts can automate away entire financial industries; title holding company comes to mind.
        • root_axis 9y ago
          Explain how smart contracts would automate away a title holding companies.