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Re:Ask HN: What real world problem does cryptocurrency solve? by Ekaros on Monday February 14, 2022 @03:18AM (#30329556)
Question really isn't about USD or Euro. You are already quite happy if you have either.

But let's say you are in Africa and have a lot of local hyper-inflating currency. Who will give you crypto for that? Or at least more than they need for immediate needs.

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Re:Ask HN: What real world problem does cryptocurrency solve? by sjducb on Monday February 14, 2022 @04:21AM (#30329979)
Anyone who needs to buy goods and services, or settle debt, in the local currency.
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