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A separate point, have you ever considered who issues 'dollars' and what they represent? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/fiatmoney.asp The current era of fiat currencies is likely to shift dramatically IMO https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/federalreservesystem.as...

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Yes they are backed by the U.S. Government, the most powerful organization in the history of world civilization. They are a representation of a claim on wealth by the entity that holds a monopoly on the legal use of violence to compel people to accept said currency as a medium of exchange.

So, like, pretty much what I am looking for when I need to buy stuff.

If you're suggesting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum would replace fiat, then I have a new cryptocurrency to sell you.

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