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by goblin89 4441 days ago
Perhaps there's a place and need for certain supporting infrastructure around Bitcoin—similar to what we have with bank cards. In the latter case payment doesn't necessarily happen immediately as you swipe the card (the transaction can be pending authorization for a few days afterwards).

Some service could provide instant payments with Bitcoin and handle chargebacks, disputes, credits, etc. I guess if Bitcoin is successful, the big players would go after that.