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7. Conclusion

Jamie Rumbelow1  
(1)
London, UK
 
In this book, I’ve argued for two main points:
  1. 1.

    Product engineering on Ethereum is a distinct discipline, with its own set of challenges and constraints that make it an interesting and worthwhile endeavor – and one worthy of higher status than it currently enjoys.

     
  2. 2.

    Decentralization involves trade-offs, and sometimes these are trade-offs that aren’t worth making.

     

As we come to a close, it’s worth stepping back and considering what crypto promises, what the future might hold for the industry, as well as what the world might look like if ...

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