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8. +1. Has more value, however, in terms of

Thu Aug 22, 2013, 12:17 PM

Aug 2013

the fact that it's more liquid than most hard currencies.

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Pros and cons of Bitcoin? [View all] OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 OP

Lack of broad acceptance is the biggest MineralMan Aug 2013 #1

No intrinsic value. Entirely faith-based currency, bemildred Aug 2013 #2

+1. Has more value, however, in terms of closeupready Aug 2013 #8

I can see advantages if it's well accepted. bemildred Aug 2013 #9

That's for sure - bitcoin will be squashed so fast, closeupready Aug 2013 #10

Pretty much, if they can't survive "underground", they won't survive. bemildred Aug 2013 #11

It sounds like something HappyMe Aug 2013 #3

Aside from the fact that its value is wildly volatile and that frazzled Aug 2013 #4

Pro: They're wildly popular at L.A.R.P. and Anime conventions Capt. Obvious Aug 2013 #5

LOL! OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #6

^^ Many thanks to you all! ^^ :) n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2013 #7

I don't trust bitcoins, I'm sticking with Flooze credits. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2013 #12