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Re:Ask HN: Why are privacy coins like Monero not seeing wide... by seydor on Tuesday July 26, 2022 @12:12PM (#32240198)
Let me correct that for you. People are willing to exchange their privacy for safety. If it was possible to have both i doubt anyone would choose nonprivate
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Re:Ask HN: Why are privacy coins like Monero not seeing wide... by lawn on Tuesday July 26, 2022 @12:21PM (#32240321)
It's actually for the perceived safety of the community. By exchanging your own privacy you also remove your own safety (you're more open to targeted theft, assault or stalking for instance).
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