i can't wait for the appcoin narrative to die. the idea that a "decentralized" network with its own proprietary friction-token will somehow beat out a centralized network with several widely accepted and readily available forms of payment is a techno-utopian myth at best.
I think it is important that tokens in this example be semi-controllable by the creator in the beginning so they can incentivize adoption & figure out the token mechanics. I'm not saying anything about crowdfunding, just the ability to kickstart network effects
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The need for initial central control seems exactly like the point. If you can only do a successful decentralized service by starting centralized and weaning off, why try to decentralize at all unless it's just a marketing gimmick?
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For the same reason that startups don't build v1 of their product and then just call it a day. Building things that work well requires a lot of experimentation and I think decentralization should be a gradual process that fits this.
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