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Satsy | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Confused 🤔
Explain more.
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bitbybit | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 The US has the most to lose from losing currency printing privileges.  Instead of losing it you create a "neutral" alternative.
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Low Information Voter | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 That's yet another reason why they wouldn't. 

Even Russia and China have too much to lose.

Even Iran's government would be looking at a net loss of power.

The DPRK is about the only state actor with means, motive and opportunity.
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bitbybit | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 The US has the largest motive.  They do not want to lose reserve currency privilege.  Either way if satoshi was an independent actor or a US govt individual (not the Fed; very important distinction) the US has the most to lose.  

How do you create a bid for your paper bonds?  Re capitalize the system with something of value.
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vermeil_kisser | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Will Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un liberate Asia from jewry throgh bitcoin???
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Low Information Voter | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I'm sure he would find it both hilarious and profitable.

But I doubt he was Satoshi, or knows who Satoshi is.

Was quick to take advantage of the protocol, though.
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vermeil_kisser | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I know who Satoshi is. The creator of Pokémon!