this post was submitted on 20 May 2024
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Crypto means cryptography, stop using it to talk about cryptocurrency.
Yeah, that headline is very misleading. Crypto(graphy) is essential for the digital world to exist whereas the other stuff is a pyramid & money laundering scheme.
"Have you invested in crypto?"
Do you think anyone anywhere will misunderstand this as investing in cryptographic research/development?
The mainstream usage of the word isn't always aligned with what is good for society or even the original usage of the word.
I guess I'm getting old then 😜