Contrary to libertarian paranoia, alternative currencies are perfectly legal, and neither the FED, nor the Feds, will come after you guns ablaze. Here’s Wikiped

Contrary to libertarian paranoia, alternative currencies are perfectly legal, and neither the FED, nor the Feds, will come after you guns ablaze. Here’s Wikipedia on the topic: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complementary_currency https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complementary_currency To which I would add airline miles, gift cards, and postage stamps. The distinction to commodities is only relevant for some questions around taxation, accounting, and investor protection.