• bbsm3678@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    I find it funny that a lot of the fediverse is anti-cryptocurrency, yet this is a perfect example of a problem cryptocurrency can solve. No one can stop you from transacting on a number of blockchains.

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      9 days ago

      If it was used as an actual currency instead of an investment vehicle for speculators, that would help.

      It also has zero protection from scams and fraud.

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        8 days ago

        I mean you can use it as currency, and I do sometimes. I have bought plenty of steam games with Bitcoin. I’ve also bought a bunch of stuff on Newegg, and other places online.

        It has exactly as much protection from scams and fraud as cash does, that’s essentially what it is.

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          9 days ago

          And I don’t give cash to anonymous people online. I only use cash in-person for immediate services or products.

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      10 days ago

      Crypto is so heavily regulated now, I don’t even know how to procure any cause all the sites I have used years ago are just dead now.

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        9 days ago

        In KYC systems it is really easy to acquire—companies are willing to sell it to you with no problems.

        If you want to get it anonymously, the easiest would probably be to buy via cash. In Switzerland, you can buy via some atms