> Since most HN readers are technical, this comment is being downvoted by bitcoin enthusiasts among them. No, you're being downvoted by technical people becaus

> Since most HN readers are technical, this comment is being downvoted by bitcoin enthusiasts among them. No, you're being downvoted by technical people because you're missing the whole point of decentralized digital currencies. Educate yourself: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency#Timestamping https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency#Timestamping > I love fiat currencies, they're one of the great achievements of modern civilization. Yeah, unless you want to export some Cuban cigars from Germany to Denmark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Worldwide_Interbank_Financial_Telecommunication#US_control_over_transactions_within_the_European_Union https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Worldwide_Interban...