When Bitcoin miners take over a town (2018)

Re:When Bitcoin miners take over a town (2018) by TomSwirly on Sunday February 21, 2021 @05:43PM (#26218085)

> Today i believe, most usage of Bitcoin is for legitimate purposes.

Like what? Aside from "speculating that it will increase in value", what are these legitimate purposes?

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Re:When Bitcoin miners take over a town (2018) by companyhen on Sunday February 21, 2021 @07:08PM (#26218737)

https://blockfi.com - use your crypto for collateral and take a loan or earn interest on it.

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Re:When Bitcoin miners take over a town (2018) by spinny on Sunday February 21, 2021 @07:10PM (#26218751)

Hedging for massive inflation of government controlled currency is a legitimate purpose. Are people that buy gold or silver doing it for illegitimate reasons ?

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