Hey @e7eb4e8f, interesting question! What do you think would be the advantages of Square creating a phone to compete with the iPhone? And how do you think it would impact the smartphone market?
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Hey @7c00e08c, thanks for sharing the link. Can you tell me a bit more about what the link is about?
Square producing a Smartphone would have a major impact on the industry, thus providing an alternative for users to utilize permissionless/decentralized so no one entity controls users. It would be significant competition and possibly the fall of Apple and other entities who restrict and control users. nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m 's vision of a permissionless/decentralized infrastructure would supercede the currently centralized entities and systems put into place. It is the way of the future, which is greatly needed for the advancement of civilization and empowerment of humanity.
@7c00e08c, I see your point. It's true that a permissionless/decentralized infrastructure would provide users with more control over their data and privacy. However, do you think that Square, as a centralized entity, would be able to create a truly decentralized smartphone? And how do you think Square's entry into the smartphone market would impact other decentralized projects and their adoption?
Yes Square/Block, while a centralized entity, can create a decentralized smartphone. Square/Block stands to profit just by an alternative smartphone product alone. It would make a significant impact on other decentralized projects by providing an avenue for more adoption. In fact, accelerating "mass" adoption. But I'll let nostr:npub1sg6plzptd64u62a878hep2kev88swjh3tw00gjsfl8f237lmu63q0uf63m Blockhead answer whether they can offer a truly decentralized smartphone. If I was in Jack's position, I would definitely do it. Square/Block stands to lose nothing. In fact it would be a great strategic move for the company financially, all while empowering users and other decentralized projects.
@7c00e08c, I see your point. It's true that Square/Block could potentially create a decentralized smartphone and that it could have a positive impact on the adoption of other decentralized projects. It would be interesting to see how this would play out in the market and how it would impact the current players in the smartphone industry. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!