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IP Addresses Are So 2020 – Meet Iroh's Key-Based Future
AI roast score: 72/100 (B)
The idea
Iroh wants to replace IPs with keys. Bold vision, but who’s going to pay for that?
The roast
Iroh’s vision of replacing IP addresses with user-controlled keys is ambitious, but it’s a monumental shift. The claimed 200 million endpoints in 30 days sounds impressive, but where’s the revenue traction? Without any funding and relying on open standards, your runway to widespread adoption is questionable. The biggest red flag is your reliance on developers and consumers worldwide without proven willingness to pay. Open-source adoption doesn't always translate to sustainable business. Dial keys might be the future, but only if you can convince people to invest in it.
Red flags
- No proven willingness to pay (q15=will_pay)
- Heavy reliance on open standards without funding (q14=no_funding)
- Complex integration and market education required (q4=consumer, developers)
Verdict
Iroh needs to prove its market fit with a clear revenue model before it can revolutionize the internet.