Useful link to a non-technical summary of the paper:
https://imperialcollegelondon.app.box.com/s/u1qark0r6cvdvzj4vp5s3xyfo9tkpjt8Interesting comment relevant to ASICs in Monero:
[Emiliano Pagnotta] To add to ABs comment, let me elaborate on your conjecture. If a particular entrepreneur created a superior ASIC machine, the effect on the bitcoin valuation could be ambiguous.
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