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The amount of new currencies is... hilarious? Soon we'll need a new software category on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_software_categories

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I have to wonder if the same happened when we figured out the printing press, minting gold/silver, etc...

If you'll remember in the early American Colonies, [every colony had its own currency](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_American_currency).

actually, the history of money is far more pluralistic and interesting than even colonial money. regional currencies built this country until consolidated via central bank in the name of stability.

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