Throughout history, middleman and facilitators have always made the most money / provide the greatest value. No bank starts out owning assets, rather they provide a service that facilitates global trade — whether that is by M&A, sourcing investors for debt financing or otherwise they have always played the role of the middleman / facilitator. Same goes for Uber, Facebook, AirBnb and other players in the field. Neither of these companies own any physical assets, what they do is provide a service that aggregates these assets and provide a stamp of credibility through quality control. In summary, be the middleman. That is where the money / value is. is how hackers start their afternoons. We’re a part of the family. We are now and happy to opportunities. Hacker Noon @AMI accepting submissions discuss advertising &sponsorship To learn more, , , or simply, read our about page like/message us on Facebook tweet/DM @HackerNoon. If you enjoyed this story, we recommend reading our and . Until next time, don’t take the realities of the world for granted! latest tech stories trending tech stories