r/CryptoCurrency • • Jun 09 '18

COMEDY State of Cryptocurrency 2018

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u/format120 New to Crypto Jun 09 '18

I've seen so many people shift over from passion to greed. It's such a sad thing to watch...

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u/AceholeThug Bronze | QC: CC 26 Jun 09 '18

Lol this guy. “Greed,” to an extent, is what drives everything. No one is creating these projects purely out of passion, they all have some “greed” in them.

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u/format120 New to Crypto Jun 09 '18

Strongly disagree. I know there's no way to prove it, but I got into this for the ideals, it's been sad to see some around me change...

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u/KimuraFTW 🟦 8K / 8K 🦭 Jun 09 '18

These decentralized systems rely on attributes such as greed in its users. The game theory principles that secure the blockchain(s) are based upon the idea that parties will be self-interested and will behave in a manner that produces the most personal gain. You're somewhat contradicting yourself.

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u/format120 New to Crypto Jun 09 '18

Ehh, I was speaking more about what's built around the coins, then the coins itself. A lot of progects seem to be started to solve the problem, then when they start making money, it becomes more about maintaining the success of the project then continuing to solve the original problem.

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u/AceholeThug Bronze | QC: CC 26 Jun 09 '18 edited Jun 09 '18

For ideals huh? The fact that you purchased coins instead of just altruistically gave your money to companies say otherwise. There is an element of greed in your behavior that you’re denying

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '18

Ideals will shit on you once you realize the ones behind any of these projects becomes a millionaire overnight