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facebook is really trying to copy wechat with tying everything into messaging/payments its kind if amazing

with the possibility of govts/institutions getting a hard on trying to outlaw cryptocurrency they’ll only get more popular

“uncensorable money” is more important in our world/internet that’s increasingly becoming consolidated

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It is an overall net positive. Just imagine if you live in a country with unstable currency/government. Libra might allow you to protect yourself and allow you to continue surviving (by being able to trade or buy stuff from abroad). Think Venezuela. Only problem is if you don't have a cell phone, internet or electricity.

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