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Re:Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Flawed by BadCRC on Monday April 08, 2013 @01:42PM (#5513194)
> Everyone knows if you save starting in your early 20s compounding interest it will be worth a ton more in 10 years, 20 years, etc.

How are you expecting to get a ton more after 20 years? Even with a ridiculous constant real interest rate of 5%, you'll get only 2.6x your original investment after 20 years.

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Re:Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Flawed by ph0rque on Monday April 08, 2013 @04:00PM (#5514132)
Well, if you start out with 400kg, you'll get a ton after 20 years, based on a 5% growth. :)
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