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Re:Ask HN: How to give cryptocurrency to people in need? by masukomi on Monday October 01, 2018 @02:03PM (#18115160)
It's common knowledge that refugees streaming across border regularly bring computers, cell phones, solar panels, and large batteries to keep all those things going. Plus unlike most people in first world countries, most refugees are well versed in cryptocurrency wallets, trading, and the relative value of those coins to the daily needs of life like bread, and vegetables.

.... end sarcasm.

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Re:Ask HN: How to give cryptocurrency to people in need? by X6S1x6Okd1st on Monday October 01, 2018 @02:32PM (#18115467)
I can't seem to find too many sources that speak to the raw percentage, but it appears that many to most refugees from syria (to take one example) have a cellphone and take great lengths to keep it safe & charged.
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Re:Ask HN: How to give cryptocurrency to people in need? by joewaltman on Monday October 01, 2018 @02:10PM (#18115222)
I have been surprised by the technical fluency and sophistication of refugees.

And, I appreciate sarcasm as much as anybody. :)

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