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		vasco on July 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Any hardware startups here? What is that based on other than them wanting to sell more seats? I'd imagine the materials don't erode, otherwise how safe can it even be in the first place?

paledot on July 7, 2023 [–]

Nothing. It's a marketing gimmick to depress the used market. The only way they "expire" is if the regulations change, which does not happen often.

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