Cartoon: Snakes and Ladders
Startup life is full of snakes and ladders, but in the blockchain market there are currently more snakes.
To play the game, roll the dice to advance … if you land on a snake’s head, go to its tail. If you land on the bottom of the ladder, move to the top. Good luck!
This article originally appeared on Bitcoin Magazine.
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