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Why does the question of ownability even arise? In my mind the purpose of property rights is to resolve conflicts over scarce resources. So what is the conflic
by gohbgl 8y ago
Why does the question of ownability even arise?
In my mind the purpose of property rights is to resolve conflicts over scarce resources. So what is the conflict with Bitcoin?
- newacctjhro 8y agobitcoins introduce an artificial scarcity with its mining algorithm (there's only so much bitcoins out there)
- swfsql 8y agoConflicts such as government arresting you for "owning cryptos". Or not reporting you "own cryptos". But it's also pretty far from other known forms of money. It's certainly an opportunity for new philosophical/economical insights.