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I predict that Bitcoin will be succeeded by this [[Special:Contributions/108.162.241.114|108.162.241.114]] 01:24, 14 February 2014 (UTC)
 
I predict that Bitcoin will be succeeded by this [[Special:Contributions/108.162.241.114|108.162.241.114]] 01:24, 14 February 2014 (UTC)
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:I'm from the future. I came here to tell you that you were right, for a little while.--[[Special:Contributions/136.226.98.194|136.226.98.194]] 22:40, 10 February 2026 (UTC)
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::Anyone here in 2026? What's interesting is that there are some cryptocurrencies that actually use "Proof of Storage" methods. So if you can prove you've got space for 3 zillion funny photos, you get the coin? [[User:Elizium23|Elizium23]] ([[User talk:Elizium23|talk]]) 00:57, 11 February 2026 (UTC)
  
 
This could be an even deeper jab at Bitcoin. The principle of Bitcoin is that information equals value. (Oversimplified, I know)
 
This could be an even deeper jab at Bitcoin. The principle of Bitcoin is that information equals value. (Oversimplified, I know)
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Now, I think Cueball says that even funnies and image macros are more valuable currency because each one has an ''inherent'' value - most are mildly entertaining. That's not a whole lot of inherent value, but at least, it's a nonzero amount.
 
Now, I think Cueball says that even funnies and image macros are more valuable currency because each one has an ''inherent'' value - most are mildly entertaining. That's not a whole lot of inherent value, but at least, it's a nonzero amount.
 
[[Special:Contributions/141.101.104.70|141.101.104.70]] 10:56, 4 December 2014 (UTC)
 
[[Special:Contributions/141.101.104.70|141.101.104.70]] 10:56, 4 December 2014 (UTC)
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Hey! Apparently people have been selling their collections on eBay. The future has arrived!--[[Special:Contributions/173.245.56.157|173.245.56.157]] 06:18, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
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Wouldn't the pictures just be spam ctrl-c, ctrl-ved?{{unsigned|Dontknow}}
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:Yes, that process is generally known as "inflation". --[[User:Lupo|Lupo]] ([[User talk:Lupo|talk]]) 12:21, 24 September 2019 (UTC)
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Randal predicted NFTs? --[[Special:Contributions/108.162.210.232|108.162.210.232]] 00:28, 13 May 2021 (UTC)
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No matter how dumb an idea sounds, someone will take it seriously. --[[Special:Contributions/136.226.98.194|136.226.98.194]] 22:40, 10 February 2026 (UTC)

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I predict that Bitcoin will be succeeded by this 108.162.241.114 01:24, 14 February 2014 (UTC)

I'm from the future. I came here to tell you that you were right, for a little while.--136.226.98.194 22:40, 10 February 2026 (UTC)
Anyone here in 2026? What's interesting is that there are some cryptocurrencies that actually use "Proof of Storage" methods. So if you can prove you've got space for 3 zillion funny photos, you get the coin? Elizium23 (talk) 00:57, 11 February 2026 (UTC)

This could be an even deeper jab at Bitcoin. The principle of Bitcoin is that information equals value. (Oversimplified, I know)

Now, I think Cueball says that even funnies and image macros are more valuable currency because each one has an inherent value - most are mildly entertaining. That's not a whole lot of inherent value, but at least, it's a nonzero amount. 141.101.104.70 10:56, 4 December 2014 (UTC)

Hey! Apparently people have been selling their collections on eBay. The future has arrived!--173.245.56.157 06:18, 26 August 2015 (UTC)

Wouldn't the pictures just be spam ctrl-c, ctrl-ved? -- Dontknow (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)

Yes, that process is generally known as "inflation". --Lupo (talk) 12:21, 24 September 2019 (UTC)

Randal predicted NFTs? --108.162.210.232 00:28, 13 May 2021 (UTC)

No matter how dumb an idea sounds, someone will take it seriously. --136.226.98.194 22:40, 10 February 2026 (UTC)