That said there are other consensus mechanisms. Proof of Stake is the most famous runner up, and Ethereum is transitioning soon.
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Seems unlikely bitcoin will transition anytime soon, as its bias against sudden changes in the protocol are part of its value proposition
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On this subject I recommend you this interview: https://youtu.be/LnEik-n-yTM?t=669 …, especially the part between 11:09 and 14:42
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Replying to @pnfigueiredo @2050Andy
I am supposedly a good investor -- I earned about 150% from 2010 - 2016, excited the market when it left the fundamentals, and, uh, this year peaked at an absurd 16,000,000% IRR. right now, due to my primarily PUT position, I'm at a measly >1000%...
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Probably would have taken more $$ out near the top if I had not been rudely and unjustly confined buy someone who called the cops on me, but that's spilt milk, under the bridge...
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Replying to @DanielleFong @2050Andy
I have been following some of your trading and you have an absolutely incredible track record Danielle.
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Replying to @pnfigueiredo @2050Andy
I think it's mainly a matter of recognising when you are in a unique situation. Yes, I invested in Amazon and Whole Foods before the merger, invested in Facebook at the trough, but 90% of my returns 2010-2016 came just because I met Elon in 2012 and realised he'd never give up!
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Also, I trade my own money, which it turns out is a lot easier. I learned from the experience of the best!https://www.quora.com/How-well-is-Clarium-Capital-doing …
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If anyone is serious about options trading, this is the bible. https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Hedging-Managing-Vanilla-Options-ebook-dp-B000UG9JQA/dp/B000UG9JQA/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= … Also, I strongly recommend, for your sanity, that you take a position that cannot turn into a margin call. This is why I favour puts over shorts - yes they can be worth nothing, and that's ok
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Replying to @DanielleFong @2050Andy
It’s been on my wishlist for a few months but this is too strong of an endorsement. Buying it now.
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It's absurdly absurdly good.
Hey @nntaleb I am selling your books!
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Top title resonates "financial engineering"
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