
That’s why we didn’t patent it.

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“And here we are, pouring Kona coffee nanobots into a makeshift prototype—hoping for a miracle on four wheels—while they sit on tech that could’ve changed the world decades ago.” Keoni replied with a small, resolute smile, “the biggest breakthroughs come from those who aren’t tied to the system. NASA might have all the resources in the world, but they’re tethered. Agendas, budgets, bureaucrats. We’re free to take risks— and actually make it work.” Keoni’s jaw clenched. “That’s why we didn’t patent it.
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