Why The DAO Attack is Good for Ethereum
Yesterday was a whirlwind for anybody working or invested in the ethereum world. Understandably, the day’s attack on The DAO has led to criticism, skepticism and concern about the future of Ethereum. But is there really a cause for concern? Of course, with millions of dollars worth of the cryptocurrency ether invested in The DAO (as of the writing of this), it’s no surprise that the attack is making headlines, and mostly negative ones at that. That said, I think it’s important to view today’s events as an important case study in the anti-fragility of new digital technologies, that will....
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