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    9 months ago

    The big difference is that crypto is “decentralized”. Traditional currency is, to some extent, controlled by a central bank. The CB seeks to ensure price stability.

    Digital cash schemes are much older than bitcoin/crypto. It’s not “crypto” just because it’s digital money.