• Linus Torvalds, creator of Linux, does not believe in cryptocurrencies, calling them a vehicle for scams and a Ponzi scheme.
  • Torvalds was once rumored to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, but he clarified it was a joke and denied owning a Bitcoin fortune.
  • Torvalds also dismissed the idea of technological singularity as a bedtime story for children, saying continuous exponential growth does not make sense.
  • NudistWardrobe@lemmynsfw.com
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    1 month ago

    It does go against the history of currency. And most of that history tells us why it’s a good idea to democratize currency.

    It’s also an impractical idea because most governments would not be happy about it.

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      1 month ago

      And most of that history tells us why it’s a good idea to democratize currency.

      No… that history tells us that currency only exists when there’s a state / religion in control. There’s no reason for currency without a state / religion. Not only would it not work, it’s also unnecessary.

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      1 month ago

      most governments would not be happy about it

      How come?
      Energy production companies would be happy no?
      Shouldn’t that make at least some govt. happy?