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I understand that it's fashionable to be cynical about ICOs. However the IPFS people have clearly been working their asses off writing solid software and giving
by zapita 9y ago
I understand that it's fashionable to be cynical about ICOs. However the IPFS people have clearly been working their asses off writing solid software and giving it to us for free, for several years now. All along they've been talking about their plan for filecoin.
With that track record, the burden is on you to explain why you think they will suddenly throw all that away, and stop working on a project they're so clearly passionate about, ruining their reputation in the process.
- pavlov 9y agoWith a track record of major ICO success, they could easily start a fund or raise money for the next venture — regardless of what happens to Filecoin. Convincing people to give up $250 million is the part that built their reputation and ensures lucrative deals will be coming their way. Whether they’re passionate about some storage-sharing token is neither here nor there.
- woodandsteel 9y agoYou're absolutely right. All human beings are selfish monsters and are motivated by money more than anything good. And that of course includes you yourself.
- pavlov 9y agoWhat’s good about Filecoin? It’s not like it would benefit humanity somehow. You make it sound like I’m criticizing Doctors Without Borders here, rather than a clunky S3 alternative.