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Andreas views the blockchain ecosystem as inherently pluralistic. He emphasizes that different consensus mechanisms can be tailored to specific niches, applications, and user requirements. This diversity allows blockchain systems to "specialize" and optimize for particular use cases, rather than insisting on a one-size-fits-all solution.
Importantly, he distinguishes this community from the zero-sum game of traditional national currencies, where only one dominant currency can prevail. Instead, the blockchain space embraces competition and coexistence, recognizing that multiple consensus protocols can thrive side by side, each suited to different scenarios, needs, and priorities.