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		raincole 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Figma files for proposed IPO But people can already buy $100 of Figma shares (upon its IPO). Why would people who want to buy Figma share use your hypothetical platform?

rglullis 3 months ago [–]

My idea is more about a system that can track and mediate support for the pro-FOSS than anything. For the pro-commercial side of the bet, showing ownership of the shares would be enough I guess.

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