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by bazzlexposition 3008 days ago
Wealthy people have been using different stores of value to trade for many years, whether it is stocks, commodities, real estate, or bitcoin. Regulation will come, the transaction costs are going to rise. In the end it may just be a vehicle for wealthy people to trade, because for small transactions it is a hindrance, not a help.

What tangible benefit does bitcoin provide over normal currency?