CBDCs are a danger to freedom, here's why 🧵nitter.it/Marketsbylili/status/1572271603903504385
90 sats \ 6 comments \ @cryptocoin 21 Sep 2022 bitcoin
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25 sats \ 3 replies \ @Brunswick 21 Sep 2022
These CBDCs sound more like frequent-compiler points than money. I'm sorry to say, most people will use it, do whatever they're told and believe this is real money.
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30 sats \ 2 replies \ @cryptocoin OP 21 Sep 2022
Complier points, I think you meant?
But yes -- only way these will see adoption is by way of pressure by the state, or when given out (e.g., basic income).
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25 sats \ 1 reply \ @Brunswick 21 Sep 2022
Yes, compiler points. Spell check snafu
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @Brunswick 22 Sep 2022
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryptocoin OP 21 Sep 2022
The link for this post uses a read-only front-end for Twitter, which can be easier to read for viewing a full Twitter thread. The Tweet that kicked off the thread is:
Last year, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) conducted a survey on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The survey found:
-26% of banks surveyed are running pilot programs on CBDCs -60%+ are working on CBDC prototypes
CBDCs are a danger to freedom, here's why🧵
https://twitter.com/Marketsbylili/status/1572271603903504385
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25 sats \ 0 replies \ @m4 21 Sep 2022
CBDC are already here visa, mastercards etc. The same features.
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