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Yes, if I can trade them for something else I need. Cashing out is a hassle anyway.

It's true that dollars are more liquid. Does that mean you wouldn't accept a ton of free stuff if you couldny trade it for dollars but only other services?




Then why am I getting it for free?

That's the point - it's not free. You don't need a currency for "free". You need a currency for things which have value.




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