>with bitcoin you are your own bank A bank isn't a vault to store money, it's a service provider. They provide services for money, including the assumption of

>with bitcoin you are your own bank A bank isn't a vault to store money, it's a service provider. They provide services for money, including the assumption of risk. Whether those services justify the fees charged is another story. But you certainly aren't "banking" with bitcoin any more than putting cash in your wallet is "banking".