Oxide's switch was so controversial most investors said 'I'm out'
Sethwinterroth · x · 2026-10-23
- Oxide Computer released its FAQ video 'What Is the Oxide Switch?' explaining the in-house switch.
- Investor Seth Winterroth recalls that building a switch was highly controversial — most investors walked away, while those who understood the necessity invested precisely because the team was going all the way.
- A window into how contrarian infrastructure bets split capital.
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