When people mention blockchains, they often paint visions of grandeur: Delivering instant payments to anyone in the world for free. Services for the 2bn unbanked in the world. Removing all the fake-branded clothing in the world by providing traceable clothing identities. Enabling self driving cars to be their own companies by allowing them to find riders in need, charge customers, pay for gas, and acquire insurance without any people or companies behind them. Some of these visions sound more like delusions.
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