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by tsukikage 1144 days ago
> as actual value like a metal coin

...you mean, the way you can melt a coin down for its metal value? You can use the paper for its value as... paper?

I'm not convinced "you can wipe your butt with it" makes a good case for its value, tbh

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A paper wallet is redeemable for bitcoin. More accurately, it provides access to the bitcoin on chain. Ultimately, paper wallets as money increases the risk of bitcoins being lost forever if the paper is lost or destroyed before the bitcoin it contains are moved.