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Re:Why I’m Cryptophobic by enaaem on Thursday June 30, 2022 @01:05PM (#31935432)
Absolute truth is not relevant because 99.99% of what you need to sustain yourself is physical. It’s practically 100%.

Maintaining BTC itself requires physical inputs and physical property rights. You need fiat to buy energy. Your house with mining rigs needs enforcement of property rights.

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Re:Why I’m Cryptophobic by datadata on Thursday June 30, 2022 @02:17PM (#31936352)
The physical inputs to bitcoin are decentralized and robust against disruption. You don't need to be a miner yourself to store or transact.

> You need fiat to buy energy.

This is a circular argument and not true. You can buy energy today with gold or bitcoin.

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