>I doubt Bitcoin’s first-mover advantage will translate into long-term success. Webvan pioneered grocery delivery during the dot-com bubble but ultimately went

>I doubt Bitcoin’s first-mover advantage will translate into long-term success. Webvan pioneered grocery delivery during the dot-com bubble but ultimately went bankrupt. It's worth noting that open-source platforms typically succeed due to the first-mover advantage, whereas companies may not. Further, because blockchains work, there is always an incentive for miners to join the longest chain (ergo Bitcoin)