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I think Lebanon demonstrates, perhaps, more of a counternarrative. Even though the Lebanese currency collapsed while bitcoin exploded, crypto still is not bein
by dalbasal 5y ago
I think Lebanon demonstrates, perhaps, more of a counternarrative.
Even though the Lebanese currency collapsed while bitcoin exploded, crypto still is not being used for everyday uses.
I suppose "something tradeable" is not an empty niche. Local currency still works if you don't hold it long. Foreign currency works for everything else.
There's not a replacement for fiat. The Lebanese lost trust in almost every aspects of their government. Sure, that's a problem for their national currency. But, you don't get that much mileage from crypto in this case.
- trixie_ 5y agoPlenty of people use crypto to buy things in local currency with a debit card from their crypto storage provider.