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They cannot roll it back. Anybody can create a hard fork, and nobody is forced to use that version. In fact, the version that was not rolled back still exists,
by thebean11 5y ago
They cannot roll it back. Anybody can create a hard fork, and nobody is forced to use that version. In fact, the version that was not rolled back still exists, and we are all free to use it if we wish!
- jcpham2 5y agoI know guys still holding on to their ETC bags. Bitcoin folks think the DAO fuckup perfectly illustrates Ethereums weakest link: the creator. The weakest link is and always will be Mr Buterin. Satoshi did it correctly by disappearing Hi Vitalik! I bought into your nonsense too. I’m even staking for you so whatever
- xg15 5y agoThis ignores network effects at play. As soon as large parties or developers of popular front-end software announce their support, the majority of smaller users will quickly follow - simply because not following would put them on a massive disadvantage. The developers of the clients do have a massive advantage here.
- thebean11 5y agoYes but anyone can develop a client, there is no permission needed
- xg15 5y agoAnyone can develop their own Android fork - this will still not put Google's dominance in any danger.
- thebean11 5y agoI disagree, a fork with a non-Google app store could absolutely threaten Google. The Oculus Quest runs an Android fork for example. Are you saying if Google gets into VR Facebook will not be able to compete because of the fact they are using Android?