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miscreanity
9y ago
Yes, within the past few months if I recall correctly. It was unavailable in the US on any streaming service before that.
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miscreanity
9y ago
You're right, it isn't just the criticism. Armstrong advised Reagan, Thatcher and numerous other administrations over the past few decades. He has been behind the curtain. His computer system has been accurately forecasting long-t
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miscreanity
9y ago
While valid, that argument focuses on a different issue. It is not the identity that matters for success of a technology. Satoshi specified 1MB block size temporarily, and advocated increasing that limit to accommodate higher volumes of tra
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miscreanity
9y ago
A better argument would be to point toward proof of stake or other consensus systems like that used in Ripple. Until there is a more effective method, Proof of work is a highly effective alternative to physical security. Trying to pass off
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9y ago
What about The Forecaster, a film about Martin Armstrong? It's critical of banks, government corruption and was effectively denied viewing in the US short of downloading pirated copies for years despite being successful globally. Initi
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miscreanity
9y ago
That depends on what the network is for: transactional currency, settlement, something else...?
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miscreanity
9y ago
What's the point of security staff at a bank or military installation? If things are slow, just send guards home. We'd be able to save millions.
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miscreanity
9y ago
Who invented the internal combustion engine? Does it matter?
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9y ago
Yes, there are challenges. That isn't to say now is when everything will happen but there is rapid progress being made toward that point, and pilot programs are moving forward. Most municipalities have digital records available. It oug
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9y ago
How many shares are outstanding? According to which exchange? Oh, it was recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain? No question, then. What about a deed or title for property? Which of countless organizations and public records sources has the doc
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9y ago
A simple solution would be to incorporate outside of such a convoluted and destructive tax regime. There are much friendlier locations.