Bitcoin - the original project, can still be used for normal transactions. Sadly the project that stole the name "bitcoin" and the BTC ticker is pushing this silly store of value narrative instead of being actually useful.
Proper usable-as-cash bitcoin is now called bitcoin cash.
The truth is that bitcoin, BTC, *IS* usable as cash RIGHT NOW...if you didn't know, the test bed for this is an entire nation state. El Salvador made BTC legal tender and is using the Lightning Network to bring financial inclusivity to their entire country...it rolled out seamlessly and you can just scan a QR code for immediate payment anywhere in the country now...the Bitcoin Cash folks realy need to stop deluding themselves and get aligned with reality again.
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