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Surprised cryptocurrency isn't mentioned in this article - as I feel that is one of the more cyberpunk developments in a very cyberpunk past decade. I dig the
by ErikAugust 8y ago
Surprised cryptocurrency isn't mentioned in this article - as I feel that is one of the more cyberpunk developments in a very cyberpunk past decade.
I dig the author's take on the internet being more meritocratic but prone to monopoly -- due to a sort of lack of friction. Amazon, Google, Facebook, etc.
The dystopian/cyberpunk logic is that things that begin decentralized/open end up centralized/monopolized. I fear that happens with cryptocurrency, much like it happened with the internet.
I'm working on a game that explores that theme through that lens: https://www.cachethegame https://www.cachethegame. It's based on Ethereum based and based on the old Drugwars classic.
- exolymph 8y agoIf I rewrote the article now, I would definitely mention cryptocurrencies! I have a couple of essays in the works currently that will address the same themes from a different perspective, with updated examples. I actually work for a cryptocurrency-related organization now :)
- davidgerard 8y agoIf "Burning Chrome" had thought of cryptocurrencies, it could have been set in the present.
- pavel_lishin 8y agoCryptonomicon largely could be.
- ErikAugust 8y agoAwesome, great article by the way —- we do not see too many cyberpunk discussions being facilitated here!
- pjonesdotca 8y agohttps://cachethegame.com/ https://cachethegame.com/ <<< fixed the url link