cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/2105395
From the middle of the article:
The Fortune report claims that Kickstarter’s controversial plans to move theplatform onto the blockchain in 2022 - which were met with no shortage of backlash from creators and consumers alike, and triggered an exodus of creators to rival platforms - came in the wake of a secret $100 million round of investment led by a16z, the crypto fund of venture firm Andreessen Horowitz.
I can't believe I'm going to ask this really dumb question here, but, err, umm...
...What's blockchain?
Hides behind shield.
Yeah, if you've seen the Folding Ideas video on that, it explains a lot of the hype behind this stuff really well. I think his "Line Goes Up" video specifically talks about NFTs and by extension, the blockchain.
Folding Ideas video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_xWvX1n9g
It's a full on documentary, not a short watch at all, but it is very entertaining and educational.
Thanks! Bookmarking!
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy: