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bigmanwalter
on April 28, 2016
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Steam now accepts Bitcoin for purchases
Isn't it because big ships don't maneuver so quickly?
rhino369
on April 28, 2016
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No it's because the fed actively manages money supply while Bitcoin managed money supply by setting money growth at a predetermined rate.
That and the vast majority of bitcoins are held for speculation instead of used as a currency.
CyberDildonics
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Many other countries have currencies that fluctuate wildly even with their own central banks. Is the US just better at managing it? The Yen lost half of its value a few years ago.
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