RSA cofounder regrets cryptocurrency was invented

https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/crypto_pioneers/

"So my personal opinion is that the world would have been better without cryptocurrencies."

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Aolley@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

he's not wrong that the whitepaper is a great idea, but after 2017 the BTC coin no longer reflects what is in that white paper and BTC is not the 'bitcoin P2P e-cash' that was invented hence no one is using it as e-cash (because I can't be that anymore)

Sibshops@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Oh for sure, it started off with good intentions.

FabioTheNewOrder@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

The road to hell Is paved with good intentions

Sibshops@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y

A "fun" fact is that ransomware wouldn't exist like it does today if it weren't for crypto.

crank0271@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y (1 reply)

It sure does help you identify the biggest jackasses in your life, though, doesn't it? Boiling the oceans seems like a small price to pay for the convenience.

Sibshops@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y

Yes... boiling oceans to is such a small price to pay. 🙃