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by onre 3880 days ago
IMO he is more of a shady celebrity businessman than a hacker or innovator, mostly known for his flamboyance.
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A megalomaniac with no talent, that use his mates work to shine. He changed his handle but he's still the same pathetic lamer he was ~3 decades ago.
Does he know how to write code? Did he actually write the first version of mega?
The question is, did he really write the first version of Kazaa?
Is it said to be him who wrote it?
Is the obligatory comment attacking his character on every thread about him really necessary? How about discussing the solution he is actually proposing?
It's relevant because everything he's done up till now isn't anything technically innovative, just mainly ways for him to make money and promote himself as some kind of Internet hero, which is is not. This project will be more of the same nonsense.
Did you read the article? He's not proposing a solution, beyond using the words "blockchain" and "encryption".
Does it even matter? The importance is the end product.