sorrowforasking on Nostr: We didn’t stop using lanterns just because they were outdated.. we stopped because ...
We didn’t stop using lanterns just because they were outdated.. we stopped because the powers that be built the grid and made sure we all plugged in.
So if a better decentralized currency appears, does it naturally replace the old one? You wouldn't just let light shine freely, you sell it back in measured volts.
You jump to the question "Will people flock to the better system?" without stopping to think about "Who owns the switch?" #Bitcoin
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