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Re:Ask HN: What real world problem does cryptocurrency solve? by meheleventyone on Monday February 14, 2022 @03:04AM (#30329471)
You already need crypto though.
Re:Ask HN: What real world problem does cryptocurrency solve? by risyachka on Monday February 14, 2022 @03:20AM (#30329572)
You do.

I meant mostly that if you store your assets in crypto - it can help a lot in situations like this, presenting a great use case.

Re:Ask HN: What real world problem does cryptocurrency solve? by nlitened on Monday February 14, 2022 @03:17AM (#30329551)
You don’t need to buy it, you can just accept it as a fee for your work.
Re:Ask HN: What real world problem does cryptocurrency solve? by meheleventyone on Monday February 14, 2022 @05:17AM (#30330315)
So now the unbanked need an entire shadow economy to exist in their country to take part!? Plus all the accoutrements to access crypto.