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mdmc

(29,358 posts) Thu Apr 17, 2025, 07:25 PM Apr 17

Why don't we all use bitcoin? [View all]

Good evening DU. I hope that you all had a great day.
Why don't we all use bitcoin?
I know why I don't use it - I don't know how.
But everyone else.. Why aren't you using bitcoin?
I find it to be a very interesting phenomenon.
I didn't see any other bitcoin threads here on DU.
Thanks for reading. Have a great night.

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Why don't we all use bitcoin? [View all] mdmc Apr 17 OP

Bitcoin is private enterprise, US Treasury is public. /nt bucolic_frolic Apr 17 #1

thanks for the reply.. mdmc Apr 17 #3

I don't understand how they have any value other than money laundering. I think doc03 Apr 17 #2

The big money return in crypto is::: Norrrm Apr 17 #7

what do you think about my idea of holding bitcoin for my kids? mdmc Apr 21 #12

I admit I know next to nothing about Bitcoin, but people were making millions back doc03 Apr 22 #17

thanks for the reply mdmc Apr 22 #18

I think of bitcoin as a future currency - I plan on leaving my bitcoins to my sons mdmc Apr 21 #11

If you can buy low and they can sell high, go for it. Norrrm Apr 21 #15

Thanks for the reply mdmc Apr 21 #16

I noticed while doing my taxes that there is now a section on cryptocurrency IcyPeas Apr 17 #4

I've heard that story! mdmc Apr 22 #19

I try very had to avoid scams. -misanthroptimist Apr 17 #5

I asked your question on DuckDuckGo JoseBalow Apr 17 #6

thanks mdmc Apr 21 #13

No problemo JoseBalow Apr 21 #14

Bitcoin is loved by criminals & dark web. Outside of that it's no better than meme stocks like DJT & tRump's scam coin.n Bernardo de La Paz Apr 17 #8

oh my mdmc Apr 25 #21

Despite its name, it is not a currency created by the government to facilitate commerce. surfered Apr 17 #9

It has no ties to the production of goods and services. I would stay away from it. everyonematters Apr 17 #10

I've had people ask me what the dollar is based on.... A HERETIC I AM Apr 24 #20

US dollar based on US production. Bitcoin based on convenience for shadows, no production, no "store of value". . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 25 #22

Wouldn't bitcoin buyers back bitcoin? mdmc Tuesday #23

Too complicated for now brokephibroke 21 hrs ago #24