Right? If you define "progress" by falling wages, massive debt, and temporary thrills while the dollar zips down to 15% of its value, we’re really killing it here. Standards of living? Enjoy your overpriced avocado toast and binge-watching Netflix.
The Real Cost of Fiat Progress
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These days, it’s crazy how the wealthy only get more dough while the rest of us are left to choke on scraps literally addicted to their crap while the government chooses to wage pointless wars instead of tackling real problems like poverty.
I’m just getting into Bitcoin and wondering how the end of fiat money will actually help fix the issues you mentioned.
just_laserMember
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#4Mar 23, 2022, 07:07 PM
I always thought major conflicts and pandemics are signals for a new age. Wars are on the rise, huh? Blockchain and AI are definitely around the corner. Maybe we should brush up on sci-fi flicks to prepare. Who’ll even remember fiat in a decade?
And let’s be real a lot of folks have heard of Bitcoin but still just sit there. I wish I’d found it sooner, but at least I’m learning now to keep my finances safe.
Americans really think they’re in a bubble and ignore issues like the rampant gun violence. It's wild to see them act like other countries are worse off.
So when do you reckon this fiat crash will happen? You think it’s within our lifetimes?
Yeah, I’m in my early 20s so I’m betting on it for sure. The world’s a mess right now.
The so-called "inflation tax" could be solved with a Bitcoin currency globally, I think. The rich just keep benefiting while everyone else struggles.
wallet2017Member
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#10Mar 27, 2022, 03:31 PM
Definitely. People get bought into this fairytale where the dollar stays powerful. Too many are stuck in this cycle, believing more work equals more gain when it’s just a bait-and-switch for junk care.
Issues are so complicated now, and it’s tough to escape the grind. The government isn’t helping by just handing out checks instead of teaching skills that actually matter.
raven_2020Member
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#12Mar 28, 2022, 12:35 AM
All these wars just keep enriching the elite 1%. We feed their wars while they milk us dry with junk.
I totally agree, this problem isn’t just US-based. Inflation is killing economies worldwide. Governments make it seem like everything's fine, but it's a trap.
Come on, it’s all predictable. Just look back at history. It’s the big players flexing and cutting out the competition.
eric_rocketMember
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#15Mar 28, 2022, 02:39 AM
Honestly, the way inflation's hitting wallets, people are losing more than they think. Leaving cash in the bank is a losing game.
The danger of fiat isn’t just immediate it’s also about these altcoins popping up everywhere. Most are worthless. Bitcoin’s the only real deal here.
h0dl3r2014Member
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#17Mar 28, 2022, 12:47 PM
+1, this is the kind of talk we need more of.
People, wake up! The stored wealth of fiat is dwindling fast. Governments just want to keep control rather than empower. Why trust something that’s losing value daily?
Exactly, another fiat illusion is unraveling. The dollar isn’t backed by anything solid now, and everything is just numbers getting printed endlessly.
eric_rocketMember
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#20Mar 28, 2022, 10:08 PM
Gotta have both a healthy fear of fiat and altcoins. It’s like gambling with altcoins. Bitcoin is the only solid play.