> The key point here is that it is impossible for buyers to distinguish between the trustworthy vendors and those out to make a quick buck because of the very a

> The key point here is that it is impossible for buyers to distinguish between the trustworthy vendors and those out to make a quick buck because of the very anonymity that makes bitcoin desirable. The interesting thing is that today, you can have an online reputation and anonymity thanks to cryptography. Also decentralized escrow services further reduce the need for trust between parties.