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If we lose the Euro should we move on to Bitcoin?

  • 17-11-2011 8:39am
    #1
    The Scientician
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,724 ✭✭✭


    What could possibly go wrong with Ireland being at the forefront of modern currency technologies?


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  • #2
    windowshopping
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭windowshopping


    :eek:
    :eek:
    I cant believe it


  • #3
    galwayrush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,815 ✭✭✭✭galwayrush


    The Scientician wrote: »
    What could possibly go wrong with Ireland being at the forefront of modern currency technologies?

    Everything.


  • #4
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,349 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Swap one made up currency for another? Indeed, what could go wrong?


  • #5
    Lady Chuckles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,279 ✭✭✭Lady Chuckles


    Could there be halfpenny piggies on a bitcoin? If not, I say no :pac:


  • #6
    danniemcq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭danniemcq


    but you can't put bitcoins in a brown envelope


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  • #7
    Kepti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 426 ✭✭Kepti


    danniemcq wrote: »
    but you can't put bitcoins in a brown envelope

    Someone will have to manufacture brown USB keys.


  • #8
    cosanostra
    Registered Users Posts: 881 ✭✭✭cosanostra


    Could we not just bring in the barter system i'll give you my laptop for your multimillion property portfolio


  • #9
    danniemcq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,163 ✭✭✭✭danniemcq


    cosanostra wrote: »
    Could we not just bring in the barter system i'll give you my laptop for your multimillion property portfolio

    XPS or Alienware?

    also will your porn be wiped from it.

    If not, deal


  • #10
    2ygb4cmqetsjhx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 564 ✭✭✭2ygb4cmqetsjhx


    Rumour has it that the main architect of Bitcoin is some guy from Laois

    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2011/1008/1224305442727.html


  • #11
    Ellis Dee
    Registered Users Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭Ellis Dee


    Ariadne High Pitcher wrote: »
    Rumour has it that the main architect of Bitcoin is some guy from Laois


    I wasn't me. :D

    The way things are going in the world, I fear it won't be long before we're back to using cowrie shells.:):)

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qpmfwxUMfvA/TS-ERrLcJBI/AAAAAAAAARM/kCS946sSnU4/s1600/shells.jpg


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  • #12
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    The Scientician wrote: »
    What could possibly go wrong with Ireland being at the forefront of modern currency technologies?

    I'm surprised BitCoin has lasted so long.
    Let's face it, it's being propped up because it's ideal for money laundering as it's untraceable.

    As soon as the problem becomes bigger, they'll try to shut it down.


  • #13
    Jaxxy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,297 ✭✭✭Jaxxy


    Your Republic credits are no good here. :mad:


  • #14
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    If your game, you could use Monopoly money.


  • #15
    Sky King
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭Sky King


    The Scientician wrote: »
    What could possibly go wrong with Ireland being at the forefront of modern currency technologies?

    There's you're problem right there.


  • #16
    Hobbes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,264 ✭✭✭✭Hobbes


    CreepingDeath wrote: »
    I'm surprised BitCoin has lasted so long.
    Let's face it, it's being propped up because it's ideal for money laundering as it's untraceable.

    Actually it is very traceable. The whole history is logged. Actually just being in the history of a coin where money was laundered probably puts you at risk too.

    The whole thing to me looks like a ponzi scheme.


  • #17
    Anita M.
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 260 ✭✭Anita M.


    What then is wrong with us reverting overnight back to the old coin? I liked the drawings on the old notes better.


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