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		nerveband on March 30, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mastering Bitcoin a.k.a. they made mistakes and then remedied the problem quickly without much controversy. Sounds like the opposite of another trading firm that just collapsed. These sound like mistakes that many beginner companies can easily make when trying to craft them. Why is there a demand for perfection out of the gate? And why are offers to remedy the situation not given the same kudos?

alanh on March 30, 2014 | [–]

> Why is there a demand for perfection out of the gate?

Because it only takes one flaw for money to be permanently lost.

atomatica on March 30, 2014 | [–]

Like with airliners and nuclear reactors, there is no room for mistakes because you get no second chances.

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