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Re:Ethereum will use around 99.95% less energy post merge by 627467 on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @01:29PM (#27198103)
The USD and the Zimbabwe dollar are functionally equivalent, yet, I'm sure you're not saving in ZD.
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Re:Ethereum will use around 99.95% less energy post merge by hocuspocus on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @01:54PM (#27198452)
You're only proving our point. USD is a reasonable currency for savings and/or as world-wide currency as long as it's liquid, non-volatile, backed by a big, stable and powerful economy. This could change, but not overnight.

BTC's main uses (speculation and laundering) are possible only as long as it can be exchanged into fiat. This can change tomorrow if the right strings are pulled.

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