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Comment by nicce

3 hours ago

> The main argument I've heard against using bitcoin as currency is that it's too volatile.

Also the transaction cost. Is it any better?

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bittwiddle  3 hours ago

https://bitcoincalculator.tools/calculators/lightning

Its about 2 cents for a coffee(10k sats ~= 7.6 usd), or 0.2%.

Versus 1.5-3.5% that visa typically charges.

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