alt Hacker NewsA small third party at the junction of two giants is infinitely more powerful than a small third party obliged to be the client of one.
A small third party at the junction of two giants is infinitely more powerful than a small third party obliged to be the client of one.
Sometimes, yes. In the case of bankings systems combined with payment systems you could end up reliant on both. If the US sanctions you only people using a Chinese OS to make payments through a Chinese payment system will be unaffected and vice-versa. Either will be able to take your economy down.