• Saledovil@sh.itjust.works
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    12 hours ago

    The problem with statements like “If you invested in Bitcoin back in 2009 you’d be rich now” is that you’d have to be clairvoyant to actually know that back then. And if you’re clairvoyant, the lottery offers a better return on investment than bitcoin.

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      4 hours ago

      Hm wat? It’s obvious that something useful and scarce will always go up against money a central bank can create out of thin air.

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      8 hours ago

      In fact saying stuff like this is literally like seeing the winning lottery numbers on the telly and thinking, if only I played those numbers two days ago.