• DomeGuy@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    Bitcoin’s proof-of-work blockchain is to usable crypto-currency what tulips futures are to fiat currency.

    And while the literal supply of bitcoin is predictable, it’s also as a store of value extremely deflationary by intent. Which makes it far closer to a bond or stock than it does a usable “currency”.

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      10 hours ago

      I agree. Bitcoin has become more of a store of wealth than an actual currency. Similar to gold. If you live in an authoritarian and corrupt regime and need to use money, I’d suggest Monero (XMR).