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Re:Flaws in Bitcoin make a lasting revival unlikely by chii on Thursday March 28, 2019 @09:32AM (#19511993)
> Is this person a thief? Have they stolen from you?

not directly, but they sure have redistributed that wealth you originally had. Whether it's legal or not depends on the law, and how much power you can wield.

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Re:Flaws in Bitcoin make a lasting revival unlikely by AnthonyMouse on Thursday March 28, 2019 @10:44AM (#19512653)
> Whether it's legal or not depends on the law, and how much power you can wield.

In economics promoting such a law against competition falls into a category known as rent seeking and is considered villainous.

To see a clear example of why, replace "gold" with "housing" and "prospecting method" with "method of constructing taller buildings."

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