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I do like the idea of distributed efforts, and I think Bitcoin has some really positive aspects. Still regarding Bitcoin as the stable alternative to USD is a major stretch, and I think that is partially due to it being decentralized.

For one, with no state backing, what does a country risk in simply banning Bitcoin? China has already proven they are paying attention to crypto exchange, and their willingness to institute bans. Do you not fret the US could do the same at any moment? What options are there if the US put a ban on bitcoin exchange? Do you think it would still retain its value?



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