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points by Vaushite 1 day ago | 0 comments
> For example, in this instance the fall of the web to commercial interests is more or less inevitable if you look at the basics

The basics in this case are not some natural law. There are, in fact, a large number of powerful people who force the rest of us to execute fiat-currency capitalism.

[–] roenxi 2 hours ago
Broadly I agree but it has to be said that on the web that isn't mandatory. Firstly barter is an option. Secondarily you can use non-fiat currency if you prefer - crypto has been around for nearly 20 years now.
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