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Originally Posted by Bobo Fett
Yeah, I made a similar point a few days ago, that the problems this is best at solving haven't been a major issue to this point, and he seemed to agree.
While I think it's great that other avenues like this are being explored, I'm not convinced that the masses are going to flock to it simply because of decentralization.
this I totally agree with.
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Originally Posted by TD-74
I have to disagree. I believe this is a bit short sighted. Decentralized model is a radical step and might be hard to embrace, especially for those that have been around online poker for a long time. But I don't think a new generation of players will have a hard time embracing it, on the contrary, it might make it more attractive for many. In some shape or form IMO this will be the future of online poker if online poker has any. It is the only way to offer a game of skill where skill is not negated by rake and other factors designed to cannibalize player's capital in the poker echo system. Which is the direction centralized legacy model is heading in at the moment.
I have to disagree with your disagree.
To date the primary benefits alluded to for decentral model have been
1) Provably more secure shuffle/ RNG
2) Reduced costs for P2POperator
3) More competition in the market. Skill based vs not. rake issues.
#1... just isn't a big issue for anyone except rigtards. The rigtards will only increase their rigtardness under a decentral model. They will not understand the improved technology and just assume they are getting screwed. That's what rigtards do.
#2... is still not proven, but has been discussed.
#3... is a function of many things aside from decentral vs central model. Increased number of functional sites will increase competition. Decentral could bring more functional sites, or maybe not. That will depend on the value proposition decentral sites offer players. A decentral site with no meaningful market share will notchange any competitive dynamics in the market.
The primary player focused value prop offered thus far is a more secure RNG/Shuffle. While that is technically true,
'that dog don't hunt' for me as value prop.
Vast majority of players dont believe that to be an issue.
I'm a player and I think RNGs at all the major, regulated sites are just fine.