• Zorque@lemmy.world
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    So there is a network and backbone to it. And you need to do something more than “I give this person a bitcoins for my game” especially when working through a separate storefront. Both to ensure that the person receives their game and you receive their currency.

    The problem with current transactions isn’t the money itself, it’s the services that use that currency.

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      So there is a network and backbone to it

      Yes, it’s a permissionless P2P network.

      And you need to do something more than “I give this person a bitcoins for my game”

      Signing and sending transaction is exactly it. Transaction says that you send your bitcoins to an address controlled by the other person.

      especially when working through a separate storefront. Both to ensure that the person receives their game and you receive their currency.

      Crypto doesn’t ensure you get the product. Like with real cash, other party might just run away with money

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        Crypto doesn’t ensure you get the product. Like with real cash, other party might just run away with money

        Which is why intermediaries exist and why crypto isn’t in any way a solution for the problem this entire post is about. And why bringing it up randomly is complete tech bro wankery.