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by ForHackernews 3142 days ago
> (I don't think you responded to the point that Wikileaks is a non-illegal use case for BTC.)

Ok, you're right: Transferring money to unsavory-but-legal groups is a use-case for bitcoin. You could also mail a check.

I'm still not convinced that makes it a promising technology with a bright future, but I've certainly been wrong before.

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>Ok, you're right: Transferring money to unsavory-but-legal groups is a use-case for bitcoin. You could also mail a check.

That’s vulnerable to the same financial blockade techniques as for credit cards and forces you to put your name on the donation. (Not to say bitcoin guarantees anonymity but it’s not immediately detectable.)