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Re:Joseph Stiglitz: 'We should shut down the cryptocurrencies' by moistly on Friday May 27, 2022 @02:11PM (#31532816)
> it can't be taken away from you

Eh? Almost every single day we see a HN headline where a rugpull, hack, or other scam has taken vast amounts of bitcoin away from owners.

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Re:Joseph Stiglitz: 'We should shut down the cryptocurrencies' by Geee on Friday May 27, 2022 @03:10PM (#31533591)
Not bitcoin. You are talking about altcoins or "cryptos" which are all scams.

Obviously bitcoin is not resistant to your own stupidity. If you send your bitcoin to a scammer, it's your own fault. However, if you're careful and manage your security well, it is impossible to confiscate.

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