[stale2002]

But why is there a blockchain?

Why not just charge people?

Crytocurrencies both have large advantages AND disadvantages.

The advantage is that it is a decentralized, censorship resist currency. But if you don't care about the decentralized part of it, then there is no point. Just use a credit card.

[waltero]

Because it seems these days projects tend to attract funds just because of mentioning the word 'blockchain'.

[cr0sh]

I need to pitch to YC my idea of a blockchain-enabled, cloud-hosted deep-learning platform based on TensorFlow.

/probably needs more buzzwords //probably has been done ///probably already funded by YC...meh

[jstanley]

It doesn't use a blockchain, the headline is misleading.

It's just car charging where you pay using Ethereum.

[mkagenius]

And the credit card charges. I am sure people driving uber would not mind keeping the 3% to themselves.

[mark_edward]

Are we still pretending transactions are free and instant like crypto enthusiasts used to claim 2-3 years ago?

[biggerbistro]

Outside of the mess that is Bitcoin they are much cheaper than what credit/debit cards charge. More advanced coins like Ethereum take under a minute for an appropriate number of confirmations.