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Are the optimism and the desire for accountability simultaneous, or sequential? I think it's more of a sequential Gartner Hype Cycle thing. https://en.wikipedi
by notacoward 4y ago
Are the optimism and the desire for accountability simultaneous, or sequential? I think it's more of a sequential Gartner Hype Cycle thing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle
As others have pointed out, the HN zeitgeist regarding crypto has changed significantly over time. Several years ago folks here were clearly at the
"peak of inflated expectations" phase. Currently we're in the "trough of disillusionment" phase.
The question is whether crypto will follow the rest of the curve or - as often happens but Gartner fails to note - just fall into the abyss. However, even according to the most optimistic reading, Twitter Guy is clearly several years slow on the uptake.
- lordnacho 4y agoNot sure I'm a fan of the hype cycle, it's pretty vague. I think the thing to remember is that tech people see through all the hype before everyone else. People who are close to a tech will be able to tell you the endgame before someone who doesn't, because they understand the constraints of the system. Being on HN is a bit like time traveling, you can ride on everyone who has zoomed forward into the future.