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The lack of GC is a benefit here. Remember, WASM as an MVP is meant to bring C/C++ codebases on the web.

There is plenty to be excited about here. This will enable faster [media apps, games, etc](http://webassembly.org/docs/use-cases/) on the web. Wasm is knocking at the door and I can't wait to see what it's bringing with it.

Edit: HN really should support a few more formatting options.



It's not a benefit, it's simply a temporary compromise to get it out faster.




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