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writing about technology and finance for @nytimes; author of Digital Gold, a history of Bitcoin; nathaniel.popper@nytimes.com; dm me for signal or pgp

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    Nathaniel Popper‏Verified account @nathanielpopper Jul 11

    Nathaniel Popper Retweeted Emily Parker

    Bitcoin use is up in Venezuela but I wonder how many people are using it beyond a small cadre of wealthy people who are sophisticated enough to access the system, and who probably also have access to other methods of getting money out of the country. Anyone looking at this?https://twitter.com/emilydparker/status/1016852051572199426 …

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    Emily ParkerVerified account @emilydparker
    “Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are a lifeline for Venezuelans. If the government does not improve the economic situation, it is likely to remain that way.” https://www.longhash.com/news/in-venezuela-bitcoin-is-a-lifeline … @laurashin @paulvigna @Maria_Hinojosa @joc_ra @btcven @longhashdata
    10:00 AM - 11 Jul 2018
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    67 replies 40 retweets 188 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. janey‏ @janeygak Jul 11
        Replying to @nathanielpopper

        You're a journalist. Why don't you find out?

        2 replies 0 retweets 23 likes
      3. Nathaniel Popper‏Verified account @nathanielpopper Jul 11
        Replying to @janeygak

        this is how that process begins

        1 reply 0 retweets 29 likes
      4. JVP‏ @haq4good Jul 11
        Replying to @nathanielpopper @janeygak

        @eatBCH feeds hungry people daily on $BCH donations. Perhaps you could start there. They use it daily, not the wealthy elite, just good regular people, in a hard situation, so they have no protection from problems media exposure may bring, be kind.

        4 replies 3 retweets 28 likes
      5. Crypto฿ody‏ @Cryptobody Jul 12
        Replying to @haq4good @nathanielpopper and

        BCH is not Bitcoin. Pretending so is obtuse.

        1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
      6. JVP‏ @haq4good Jul 12
        Replying to @Cryptobody @nathanielpopper and

        BCH is all that is left of Bitcoin. BTC gave up trying to be bitcoin, but thinks being called Bitcoin is what matters and fight to keep a name that no longer describes it. Weird huh?

        1 reply 7 retweets 17 likes
      7. Crypto฿ody‏ @Cryptobody Jul 12
        Replying to @haq4good @nathanielpopper and

        BCH is a branch from the BTC tree. Your logic is faulty at its roots.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      8. JVP‏ @haq4good Jul 12
        Replying to @Cryptobody @nathanielpopper and

        Two branches, one plant, same roots. A larger branch, worm infested, rotten at the core, and growing leafs toward stark blackness. The other, smaller, with new green growth in the sun. As a part of this plant, nourishing it root to leaf tip, I see easily where to put my efforts.

        3 replies 9 retweets 18 likes
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      2. The Wolf Of All Streets‏Verified account @scottmelker Jul 11
        Replying to @nathanielpopper

        I have friends that send nominal amounts of BTC to their families (not wealthy people) on a regular basis which helps sustain them. I think it's more pervasive than you would think.

        1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
      3. Mike‏ @bch_mike Jul 11
        Replying to @scottmelker @nathanielpopper

        What do they think about the fact that an avg #BTC fee costs a lot of money to them? What will they do if BTC tx volume ever rises again and fees become $5...$25? I encourage you to have your friends research the version of bitcoin that still works for everyone, #BitcoinCash.

        4 replies 1 retweet 7 likes
      4. The Wolf Of All Streets‏Verified account @scottmelker Jul 11
        Replying to @bch_mike @nathanielpopper

        please no.

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      5. Mike‏ @bch_mike Jul 11
        Replying to @scottmelker @nathanielpopper

        Great answer! Shows your level of understanding and lack of concern for the people of Venezuela.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      6. The Wolf Of All Streets‏Verified account @scottmelker Jul 11
        Replying to @bch_mike @nathanielpopper

        My response was 2 words. I am impressed with your ability to read so deeply into those 2 words to ascertain that I lack concern for the people of an entire nation.

        1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes
      7. Mike‏ @bch_mike Jul 11
        Replying to @scottmelker @nathanielpopper

        Any comment on the topic at hand? That centrally-planned BTC is less useful, and therefore not helpful, compared to the 1 sat/byte version of bitcoin, BCH, for Venezuelans who cannot afford high-fees due to their economy being ruined by central-planning?

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      8. The Wolf Of All Streets‏Verified account @scottmelker Jul 11
        Replying to @bch_mike @nathanielpopper

        1) The fees are not paid by the people receiving the BTC. 2) "BCH" is in your twitter name, so I think it's clear you have an agenda. 3) Don't really want to discuss this any further with you.

        2 replies 1 retweet 9 likes
      9. Mike‏ @bch_mike Jul 12
        Replying to @scottmelker @nathanielpopper

        People who use BTC is Venezuela pay fees for sure. How else can they transact? Of course I have an agenda...to spread Bitcoin to the world.

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
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      2. Randy Brito  ⚡️‏ @randybrito Jul 11
        Replying to @GabrielJimenezM @nathanielpopper

        You, @GabrielJimenezM? One of the Petro guys who works along w/ the Government to impoverish the ppl of Venezuela? Really? You can’t be part of anything regarding Venezuelans liberation from oppression, you are the oppressor’s tools Petro is just a “good looking” Bolivar,a scam

        1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
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      4. Randy Brito  ⚡️‏ @randybrito Jul 11
        Replying to @GabrielJimenezM @nathanielpopper

        .@GabrielJimenezM, any reasons you have to work with/for the Government of #Venezuela have no real value. The road to hell is paved with good intentions Believing the Petro could be a way to promote freedom in our country, only shows your lack of basic understanding of liberties

        0 replies 5 retweets 17 likes
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