Comment by [deleted] on 12/01/2018 at 18:27 UTC*

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Comment by GibbsSamplePlatter at 12/01/2018 at 18:29 UTC

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Wah? Escrow is an optional thing that many markets demand.

Comment by Zalwol at 12/01/2018 at 18:47 UTC

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"We" don't "need" anything. If you don't want to use it you're free to make irreversible transactions. The question was whether this exists as an option, because like it or not most people prefer it (and probably should have it because they don't know what they're doing. Even experianced bitcoiners often slip up and lose their coins.)

Comment by [deleted] at 12/01/2018 at 19:33 UTC

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The difference is it's optional. We don't need a third party, but some people may desire one.