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The program started less than a year ago. I think it's way too early to say that. So far, it seems like people prefer still transacting in dollars, but that may
by thesausageking 4y ago
The program started less than a year ago. I think it's way too early to say that. So far, it seems like people prefer still transacting in dollars, but that may change over time.
I'm just impressed that a small, developing country could roll out a new technology so fast.
- tablespoon 4y ago>>> 8 months after rolling out a brand new method of doing payments, ~70% of the country has tried it and ~11% of those are using it for remittances (3% in Bitcoin, 8% in dollars). >> Not if the technology is a currency. I think this finally ends the idea that bitcoin can be used for day-to-day transactions. > The program started less than a year ago. I think it's way too early to say that. So far, it seems like people prefer still transacting in dollars, but that may change over time. Isn't that a lot like saying "give Google+ time, it may catch on eventually"? Most users tried and rejected it.
- bpodgursky 4y agoMost citizens aren't giving or receiving regular remittances...
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