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So true. Every technology revolution seems like a toy at first. Consider the personal computer, the spreadsheet, the internet, the smart phone. Only time wil

• brabel 5y ago
  All those things became mainstream in a matter of a few years from the time they became affordable and available to most people. Crypto currencies have existed for well over a decade now, have been available to anyone who wants in for a long time, but still, all we see them being used for is market speculation. I would've loved to use digital money to buy stuff, but it simply isn't a serious option today in most online shops as far as I can see... even if it was, I currently see zero reason to use that instead of my credit card (which has almost no interest, very low fees, and the guarantee of my bank that fraud will be reverted). Given that, why the hell people still believe it might eventually take over the world??? It just won't! It's pretty clear IMHO that it is, and will remain for probably a long time, a ponzi scheme of sorts, or to be a bit more generous, a gambling platform.
  • TomSwirly 5y ago
    > all we see them being used for is market speculation. And crime. Don't forget crime.