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Why I want Bitcoin to die in a fire
It's part of the definition of "Fiat currency." i.e. It's issued by fiat[1].
[1] fi·at
ˈfēət,ˈfēˌät
noun
1. a formal authorization or proposition; a decree.
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[1] fi·at
ˈfēət,ˈfēˌät
noun
1. a formal authorization or proposition; a decree.