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by zeveb 3361 days ago
> I think you misunderstand what the phrase "for all intents and purposes" means. It doesn't mean "literally, 100% true" it means "for true enough for this argument".

Email addresses aren't in any way decentralised. Saying they are isn't true enough.

> What network does your blockchain run on?

The product in question _doesn't_ rely on ICANN, or Comcast running to your house; it can work without either of those.