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> If you think Chat apps are winning, let me know when you can buy an item online without an account linked to an Email. I'd love to see an example.

Sure, but it's limited to mobile numbers where an sms provides the same value as a proof of record. That's why it's limited to mobile phones.

And SMS operates with the same functional principle as email - I own the text after receiving it, and can use it as needed.