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If we are talking about a coordinated aggressive action to cripple the economy of a non-superpower nation, like today it requires a superpower to protect it. I
by yazaddaruvala 6y ago
If we are talking about a coordinated aggressive action to cripple the economy of a non-superpower nation, like today it requires a superpower to protect it.
If we are talking about a coordinated aggressive action to cripple the economy of a superpower nation, you're basically triggering "mutually assured destruction". As such its most productive to assume that doesn't occur.
- ben_w 6y agoThe first nation to adopt it would be vulnerable immediately, without any real risk to other nations performing a 51% attack. Why anyone out themselves in harm’s way like that?
- ben_w 6y agoNow it is too late to edit, I see an annoying spelling mistake. Should be “put themselves”, not “out themselves”.
- yazaddaruvala 6y agoYeah, that is an interesting question. Probably best to ask Coinbase, Tesla and Square. I don't have a good answer for you. The bad answer is this: Risk isn't inherently a deterrent. If the reward is perceived to be high enough, there will be a first adopter.