Slashdot is now full of idiots, more than usual. Sure, they can recompile a kernel and argue the subtleties of bytecode generated by different compilers, but honestly they don't have a single clue when it comes to disruptive tech.
For instance, the whole 'ponzi' thing is ridiculous, but they'll point at the several-thousand percent run that bitcoin has had so far as evidence of shady dealings. Guess what, other things gain a couple thousand percent and they're traded on the world exchanges - reference:
"Ten penny stocks that didn't stay that way"
http://money.msn.com/top-stocks/post.aspx?post=f31d0125-0818-47f7-87d7-cad7848d0a7fWhile I think bitcoin has better odds than a penny stock making it to the "big board", look at these gains:
Concur Technologies (CNQR)
+21,190%General Growth Properties (GGP)
+3,205%Medifast (MED)
+18,471%Bitcoin multiplying in value many times over looks completely probable to me. As a quick calc, since we're about 4,000% above where we started, lets see what another 4,000% would be.
30.22 - Used as a starting price.
That would yield a price of
$1,240 - a total increase of +8,000% and you still would be in real-world territory. Interesting, eh?
