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by nathcd 3095 days ago
Agreed. Blockchains have yet to power anything of practical value. They're arguably technically interesting, and may be useful in the long term, but the hype is pathetic and embarrassing.
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I don't get why this comment is being downvoted? There's nothing that suggests that blockchain is seeing mass adoption other than the people pushing it.

So far it has proved to be a fantastic vehicle for transferring wealth from unsuspecting investors in the hands of the few who promises the world but will not actually deliver because you know, regulation is a thing of the past.