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0 pointshanniabu4y ago0 comments

> That military protects more than the dollar. It also protects all the real resources that give the USD value.

That's really no different than bitcoin. With USD a ton of energy is used to protect what backs it, which is physical resources. With BTC a ton of energy is used to protect what backs it, which is the chain.

Military also protects against external threats (like other countries). Mining also protects against external threats (like bad actors).

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LegitShady4y ago

I think this is far removed from reality - if you have rockets incoming would you prefer crypto or iron dome? Pretending building real world military capability is the same as crypto is a word game, not reality.

hanniabuOP4y ago

If you live in a country with hyperinflation or an oppressive government, would you prefer to succumb to that or to live beyond those means? They each serve their purpose.

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