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groundloop

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9. I never could figure out what purpose crypto served..... this has been my opinion of it all along also

Reply to Martin68 (Reply #7)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 12:12 PM

Sep 22

Unless someone can convince me otherwise I'm a total skeptic of crypto, and am of the opinion that it's only purpose is for money laundering and other nefarious payments.

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I never could figure out what purpose crypto served..... this has been my opinion of it all along also groundloop Sep 22 #9

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