* Finally, it is not clear to me that the world really needs a payment system like bitcoin. Its expected virtues, of liberating people from oppressive regimes and from excessive bank fees, have yet to be demonstrated (or have already been debunked).
The world is composed of 7+ billion people currently. Of these, ~100,000 people at present currently do need bitcoin, and its value is supported by this group. An additional group of a small few million use it but don't need it.
Every day, there is more freedom from oppressive governments because of Bitcoin. You don't see it because your government is your all-inclusive udder. But look at the people from whom the money to feed you is coming. They need it.
Oh please, Jorge, don't shut it down!
