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I have already, do now, or plan to mine it 30 votes
I own some 41 votes
I don't own any 76 votes
I want more in my life 31 votes
I want less or none at all in my life 23 votes
I have or am considering writing an app around it 21 votes
Cryptocurrencies may be good, but bitcoin is not 20 votes
Accept it, but too much hype 24 votes
Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by natural_order on Wednesday June 08, 2011 @08:59PM (#2635593)
Bitcoin is widespread enough that it could be worth serious money in the future. Will I use it? Unlikely. Will I ignore it? ...
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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by doctororange on Wednesday June 08, 2011 @10:12PM (#2635707)
I made a tiny $10 'investment' back at parity with the USD. Lost a $5 best to a friend and agreed to pay him 4 BTC instead. Today I was able to tell him that it had appreciated to $115. He is pleased.
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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by cmelbye on Wednesday June 08, 2011 @09:37PM (#2635660)
I'd love to own some, but the price is a little too volatile right now and it's very difficult to exchange USD and BTC due to lack of proper PayPal/debit card support at most exchanges.
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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by adrianwaj on Wednesday June 08, 2011 @10:38PM (#2635752)
I just posted on a MtGox/Mastercard deal in the works:

MagicalTux: "we are finishing the contract part, and working on the card design. Next we'll need approval from mastercard to issue mastercards with a huge bitcoin logo"

http://www.bitrific.com/2011/06/mt-gox-and-mastercard-deal-h...

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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by SlipperySlope on Thursday June 09, 2011 @10:10AM (#2637173)
I mined 100 bitcoins last year after reading a HN article. Now the mining difficulty requires a dedicated mining rig, but I would rather simply purchase more and day-trade at Mt Gox.
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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by mattvot on Wednesday June 08, 2011 @09:21PM (#2635628)
Like the idea, but not willing to buy any until it has proven more robust and usable
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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by chippy on Thursday June 09, 2011 @03:31AM (#2636327)
hype is made by those who hold existing bitcoins. It increases the value of a bitcoin, meaning that those who hype it seek to benefit the most. It is therefore a a type of con and does not give me any trust in the project.
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Re:Poll: the bitcoin poll by hsmyers on Thursday June 09, 2011 @09:57AM (#2637131)
Id the feds are against it, I'm for it...
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