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They are chainring bolts, Beagle.
Think about the torque going through a chainring bolt, in every direction, thousands of times a ride.
Then think about what the dropout has to put up with; Maybe 150% of rider weight in a crash, maybe 200, still a lot lower than the force you put into your cranks. And it's usually always in one direction.
Chainring bolts are the perfect mass-manufactured (cheap) fastening mechanism. And as such, are used by nearly every frame manufacturer for holding on of mech hangers, replaceable, and movable dropouts.
stop embarrassing yourself.