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Bitcoin. It can easily be confirmed as valid (zero chance of counterfeit), and is otherwise a bearer instrument with no further settlement, and impossible to reverse (like cash).

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Ah yes, and there’s a 0% rate of peoples wallets being stolen.

You are talking about simple theft, not fraud. Theft is always possible. Fraud is not possible with bitcoin. Not sure why I was downvoted.

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