You're assuming that the contention was with the functionality and not with who controlled it.
replyThe current players in crypto are the same people. And there’s noting systematic about crypto that changes this — people with money can afford to buy more mining capacity or stake more coins.
replyThere’s nothing evil about aiming to earn a penny or a fraction of a penny on a transaction.
replyWho pays that penny?
replyWhoever wants to pay an extra penny. Like any other transaction.
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