> you cannot possibly predict ... specific circumstances Predictions don't have to account for every edge case, my point is in the majority of cases the transa

> you cannot possibly predict ... specific circumstances Predictions don't have to account for every edge case, my point is in the majority of cases the transaction should not take long. Longer drive times is the cost for living outside of the city, but I don't see why you couldn't just do the transaction when you do another trip(e.g. commuting). > Demonstrably untrue. ... most technologies pose 0 risk of mugging in practical use Escrow would be useful in this case. What technology has 0 risk for mugging? AFAIK you can force someone to perform some transaction at gun point. Followed back to your home is resolved by being aware of people following you, and frankly if you're transacting large sums of money, the types of attacks that are worth doing is immense. > Well, most people don't use it, Unimportant, it clearly has a userbase. Prices correspond with risk, doesn't seem unfair, and users are willing to pay for it.