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Want some so bad but not willing to trade organs for it (startrek.website)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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[–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

I wonder if there could exist a solution for services like these, but decentralized, as to cut out the greedy middleman as much as possible. I mean, lemmy sort of is the application of this concept. Sure, there's still costs with running servers etc., but the protocol regulates much of the interaction.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    The company (Uber, Instacart, etc) is basically:

    1. An app for drivers/shoppers.
    2. An app for consumers.
    3. The servers to facilitate communication.
    4. A subcontracted call center in India for support and customer service.
    5. A third-party payroll processor.
    6. A handful of administrative people and techs to keep it running. Plus some shareholders to take the money.

    So not counting drivers and contracted services, it's practically a small business. Seems easy enough to emulate.

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