[–] 7 points 6 months ago (6 children)

A CBDC would give the government more control over your money. They have a lot of control now, but there is at least a middle man that the government has to compel to comply. With a CBDC, the government would be able to allow/disallow any transaction. Right now, they would have to convince Paypal or Zelle to invalidate a transaction. The on/off ramps to Monero and Bitcoin are the only locations with which the government can exert their power over those currencies. While Bitcoin is not private, it can be a good tool for privacy if used correctly. Cash, however, is still the most private. So I'll just keep slipping quarters in the keyboard to pay for my online purchases.

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  • [–] [S] 6 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    I have a s100 john Deere riding mower. It mounts to the back. $500 seems like a lot, but it took 30min to remove 90% of the leaves in my 1/2 acre yard. That normally takes all weekend with a rake and pitchfork.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    I've been using Finamp for a few months now. I like the beta version that allows me to download music to my phone for offline use. I added Audiomuse and I really like the smart playlist creations. 10 outta 10

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