[Kiro]

> it doesn't mean we should get rid of cash altogether

I can't remember the last time I saw physical cash. The only ones I know who are still using cash are drug dealers. Not saying it should be banned but it's almost gone in my country already.

[delecti]

> The only ones I know who are still using cash are drug dealers

I was about to say "that's not true, the pot stores are cash only too", before realizing that from the perspective of the Feds that's the same thing.

So I guess my real answer is non-business transactions, like buying things on craigslist, or paying my cat sitter.

[Kiro]

> like buying things on craigslist, or paying my cat sitter

In my country you send money to other people with an app using their telephone number. It's developed as a joint venture between all banks.

[jessaustin]

ISTM that's a group that already have more than enough power to screw us over... Has this app been audited?

[Kiro]

No idea. The convenience is more important to me personally than the risk of being screwed over but since everyone is using it I presume there are people putting pressure back.

[stinos]

Wow, out of interest, where do you live? Cash is still going strong in Western Europe.

[kalleboo]

His description matches Sweden

[the_cat_kittles]

gigging musicians are paid in cash really often