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> Only because the criminal hasn't yet tried to use that bitcoin to buy something in the real world. An asumption you're making and likely untrue. There are ma
by jeppesen-io 5y ago
> Only because the criminal hasn't yet tried to use that bitcoin to buy something in the real world.
An asumption you're making and likely untrue. There are many ways to convert to fiat or skip that step and luander through the dark web
- ignoramous 5y agoDon't need darkweb for that if you're very careful with how you execute trades on https://localbitcoins.com/ https://localbitcoins.com/ (a service that I believe predates coinbase, circle et al) Usually, one'd use a coin like Monero instead, the project's wretched history notwithstanding.
- caeril 5y agoWhat is wretched about Monero's history?
- ignoramous 5y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monero#History https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monero#History
- phasnox 5y agoWhat is wretched in there?
- ignoramous 5y agoAs with any "anonymity" tech (like Tor and the Dark Web), Monero is linked with all sorts of things. I, personally, feel uneasy investing in / using Monero because of that, especially since it isn't also a stable coin. I can see a lot of value in it though, just like how I see value in Freenet, I2P, Tor and other such overlay networks.