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Re:Bitcoin Is Creeping into Real Estate Deals by BoorishBears on Tuesday November 21, 2017 @04:58PM (#15751983)
>Near instant worldwide transfer of funds with low fees

>Of course the fees are still high

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Re:Bitcoin Is Creeping into Real Estate Deals by jabberbyte on Tuesday November 21, 2017 @05:23PM (#15752186)
He is comparing to traditional wiring.

> 7 days, $50-$100 in fees.

So it's still faster.

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Re:Bitcoin Is Creeping into Real Estate Deals by BoorishBears on Wednesday November 22, 2017 @01:11AM (#15754685)
There are middle grounds between traditional transfers and Bitcoin transfers:

https://www.worldremit.com/en/help/sending-money

Most methods of receiving mentions are instant

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Re:Bitcoin Is Creeping into Real Estate Deals by jabberbyte on Wednesday November 22, 2017 @09:49AM (#15757114)
Fair point but the blockchain eliminates the need for middle man and their fees due to its nature of being a Trust Protocol.
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