Blockchains Are a Bad Idea (James Mickens)
HBS Digital Initiative · 8 HN recommendations
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James Mickens of Harvard gives a funny lecture at HBS's Future Assembly arguing that blockchains are a very bad idea. He covers their trust, legal and practical shortcomings for real-world problems.
Why HN recommends it: A staple HN recommendation in crypto and Web3 threads as an entertaining, compelling case against blockchain.
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