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35amxn35
4y ago
Maybe not removing. I'd rephrase it like this: Replacing the middleman I definetly do not want (the govt and local banks) for the ones I want. Bitcoin is the only tool that lets me do that.
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35amxn35
4y ago
Good question. I know a few people that sell Bitcoin for USD. I either transfer the money from PayPal or some other service and then they deposit the BTC to my wallet. The only problem is that you have to trust them (both the sellers and th
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35amxn35
4y ago
What is it truly about then, according to you?
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35amxn35
4y ago
Am I the only one that uses Bitcoin strictly to remove the middleman? Get paid in USD -> convert to BTC -> sell to someone in cash, using local currency. Bitcoin was _never_ about speculation, and it was never intended as a store of v
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4y ago
You're completely right, but you'll have a hard time finding common sense in HN. Go to 4chan if you want a real conversation.
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35amxn35
4y ago
The GP was being sardonic, but if you spend a little while in twitter and discord and you'll find some people out there really are a few cards shy of a full deck. The problem is that they are also the loudest. Truth be told, I think th
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35amxn35
4y ago
Lol, this is 10/10 satire. The scary part is that many lunatics think this way unironically. Books will be written about this time in history.
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35amxn35
4y ago
No, it's not only definitely coming true, it's been happening for a while now and it's becoming mainstream. Here's a very neutral video on the topic: https://youtu.be/fKBLn--BBdg . I think the peak was ar
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35amxn35
4y ago
On the contrary, you need an echo chamber in order to push this idea. Most people are tired of being lectured on what's offensive/not inclusive and constantly walking on eggshells, and it's beginning to show. The Buzzfeed era