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		block_dagger on Jan 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SEC has not approved Bitcoin ETFs [fixed] How much power does the existing system of mining, storage, minting, accounting, etc cost? Let’s compare.

thfuran on Jan 10, 2024 | [–]

What percentage of financial transactions even involve coinage?

BolexNOLA on Jan 10, 2024 | [–]

You know, I hear this repeated a lot, but I never see anyone put up numbers. I would be very curious to see your math.

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