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> If every person has an "digital currency wallet"... Nothing that follows in this paragraph depends on the pre-condition of having a digital currency wallet.
by yokaze 6y ago
> If every person has an "digital currency wallet"...
Nothing that follows in this paragraph depends on the pre-condition of having a digital currency wallet.
> I think this structurally has less resistance than writing physical checks.
That may be, but I find it hard to judge. I am skeptical if the decision to shell out a couple of billions depends on physical checks or not. You could also argue the reverse, a check works better for advertisement for the governing party. People get something physical that is worth something.
> What's the point of designing and implementing that system if they aren't going to be allowed to use it.
There are other use-cases. Direct depositing stimulative is one possibility, but from my point-of-view hardly a game-changer. Direct withdrawal/devaluation on the other hand...
The main motivation I see though is more to compete with PayPal/Visa/MasterCard/Apple Pay/Google Pay..., and all the classic banks. The motivation is not to lose relevance, and if designed correctly, I can opt out of monetising my buyers history & private information.