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Well, most modern cryptography is based on assumptions that can not be proven, so having different standards based on different assumptions is probably the only way to safeguard against if one of the assumptions would be proven false in the future.

Isn't it pretty clear that energy efficiency usually does not lead to lower energy use? Couldn't see any mentions of rebound effects on the website.

Also interested in the energy efficiency of the mining. Anyone who has a good explaination for how tokens work compared to cryptocurrencies?

Lastly I think it feels pretty scetchy to name the token after Woz to give it credibility. However he does seem involved judging by the clip on their website.

I'm not certain about if mozilla needs a CEO that picks the job because it is well paid. Maybe a decent pay and a meaningful mission is a better way to get a well fitting CEO, when the company's goal is not to maximize profit.

Malaria No More 6 years ago

Killing a whole species without damaging the ecosystem? How could we kill all mosquitos without killing all other insects?

Or perhaps they use the benefit to attract better competence? Higher pay vs a more secure work life balance is of course the decision to make here, and seems like op of this thread made a decision. What are you trying to proove?