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usonian

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3. I'd say that bitcoin is the poster boy for cryptocurrency.

Reply to flamingdem (Reply #2)

Sat Aug 2, 2025, 02:06 AM

Aug 2

Sometimes, I use the name because it's the best known example.

The point is to overthrow the currency system with "their own"

Just as PayPal was an early stab at doing so.
All monsters as principals or early participants except for Reid Hoffman, who supports liberals and liberal causes. (He created LinkedIn)

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Kick for late night posting. usonian Jul 24 #1

How is Bitcoin involved? flamingdem Aug 2 #2

I'd say that bitcoin is the poster boy for cryptocurrency. usonian Aug 2 #3

He's the only decent one of the bunch! flamingdem Aug 2 #4