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  • shapesalad-1

    @elonmusk

    "Tesla is using only internal & open source software & operates Bitcoin nodes directly.

    Bitcoin paid to Tesla will be retained as Bitcoin, not converted to fiat currency."

    "Pay by Bitcoin capability available outside US later this year"

    "You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin"

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk

    • posted 24-3-21shapesalad
    • soooo... you buy an asset that is guaranteed to depreciate in value very quickly using a 'currency' that is likely to dramatically appreciate in value.BarryEvans
    • For how longdrgs
    • "Given the carbon footprint of bitcoin mining, using it to buy a Tesla would create the equivalent of 60 fossil fuel engine vehicles" from ft.com articlegrafician
    • What does it mean? 60 cars to keep the whole network running? That's nothingdrgs
    • that makes no sense, i think it means to manufacture the car? every time i see someone bring fossil fuel generated mains electricity infrastructure in tokingsteven
    • the electric car argument a big Shell logo appears right in the middle of their forehead.kingsteven
    • Maybe it's per some time unit? 60 cars per day?drgs
    • its a custom https://btcpayserver… i guesssted

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