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by chmod775 862 days ago
> They still need to be able to keep the fridges on.

I believe they are usually set up to invest the money people paid in, then keep the lights on with returns on that. They're not using the money directly.

> Which means "without proving they can actually deliver what clients expect".

They're very clear that they can't promise anything. People are willing to take the chance anyhow.