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Reflecting on the problems with metals-backed currency (eg FRNs) it's a wonder that nobody thinks BTC is the ultimate form of money.

It's especially a wonder that us hackers don't think it'll work, and that HN is so opposed in general (at least judging by the number of comments against it).

I wonder if this reflects the US-centrism of HN. I believe it's become a lot more popular in Europe (especially Germany, where Satoshi may well have been from).