That’s called ‘cash.’
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Freesoftwareenjoyer@lemmy.world 10 months agoBeing able to pay for things anonymously is very valuable to me and to many other people. That’s just one example of what this technology can be used for.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Freesoftwareenjoyer@lemmy.world 10 months ago
And for online payments?
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Mail cash in an envelope if you’re that concerned about it.
zouden@lemmy.world 10 months ago
Bitcoin isn’t anonymous yet it’s the most valuable crypto. Monero is barely used. Most crypto people just want to get rich, they don’t actually care about using it.
100% a bubble
Freesoftwareenjoyer@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I could go to the local ATM and buy Bitcoin anonymously right now. So, unlike a credit card, it can be used anonymously. Monero is better of course and it doesn’t matter how many people use it. Even if a store doesn’t accept it directly, you can use it to buy gift cards for any store.
I don’t care what most crypto people do, it’s irrelevant, just like the price is irrelevant and doesn’t affect my ability to use this technology.
primalanimist@lemmy.today 10 months ago
The ATM has a transaction time and your bitcoin transaction record. There are enough cameras in the cities near ATMs (for this very reason) that you can be tracked if the government found you as interesting as you think you might be.
aesthelete@lemmy.world 10 months ago
This person probably thinks venmo is anonymous too.
You’d be better off going to the ATM and getting cash and then using that cash for your purchase if you wanted to remain anonymous.
Bitcoin keeps a transaction log that’s integral to the technology behind it, and is retained longer than fucking Chase Manhattan transaction logs.