{"id":2309,"date":"2022-01-19T15:45:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T15:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/?p=2309"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:52:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:52:58","slug":"can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts","title":{"rendered":"Can Cryptocurrency Kill Central Banks? Let&#8217;s Talk Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e73986d1aad\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e73986d1aad\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Can_Cryptocurrency_Really_Kill_Central_Banks\" >Can Cryptocurrency Really Kill Central Banks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Reasons_Cryptocurrency_Cant_Replace_Central_Banks\" >Reasons Cryptocurrency Can\u2019t Replace Central Banks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#1_Stability_and_Trust\" >1. Stability and Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#2_Regulation_and_Consumer_Protection\" >2. Regulation and Consumer Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#3_Monetary_Policy_and_Economic_Tools\" >3. Monetary Policy and Economic Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#4_Mass_Adoption_Challenges\" >4. Mass Adoption Challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#How_Central_Banks_Are_Responding\" >How Central Banks Are Responding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#1_Launching_Central_Bank_Digital_Currencies_CBDCs\" >1. Launching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#2_Incorporating_Blockchain_and_Crypto_Elements\" >2. Incorporating Blockchain and Crypto Elements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#3_Taking_Regulatory_Measures\" >3. Taking Regulatory Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#4_Researching_and_Collaborating_with_Tech_Innovators\" >4. Researching and Collaborating with Tech Innovators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Future_of_Cryptocurrency\" >Future of Cryptocurrency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Cryptocurrency_and_Central_Banks\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Cryptocurrency and Central Banks\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Can_central_banks_and_cryptocurrencies_coexist\" >Can central banks and cryptocurrencies coexist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Is_crypto_more_secure_than_traditional_banking\" >Is crypto more secure than traditional banking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Can_crypto_weaken_central_banks_even_if_it_cant_replace_them\" >Can crypto weaken central banks even if it can\u2019t replace them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#What_challenges_prevent_mass_adoption_of_cryptocurrency\" >What challenges prevent mass adoption of cryptocurrency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#How_might_monetary_policy_change_in_a_crypto-heavy_economy\" >How might monetary policy change in a crypto-heavy economy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/can-cryptocurrency-kill-central-banks-lets-talk-facts\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/bitcoin-101\">Bitcoin<\/a>, the first cryptocurrency, was created after the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2008_financial_crisis\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008 global financial crisis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a crisis partly caused by central banks\u2019 policies. Bitcoin was created as an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternative to a banking system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that had just shown its flaws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast forward to today. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have caught the attention of central banks worldwide, forcing them to respond in different ways: Some are regulating them, and some have even banned them outright. As a result of this attention and crypto\u2019s impact on financial systems, people are beginning to wonder if it could actually weaken or even replace central banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before you start picturing bankers crying into their spreadsheets, let\u2019s separate hype from reality first. In this article, I\u2019ll cut through the noise and show you what\u2019s real and what\u2019s myth about crypto and central banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Cryptocurrency_Really_Kill_Central_Banks\"><\/span><b>Can Cryptocurrency Really Kill Central Banks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15436 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cryptocurrency-1536x864-1.png\" alt=\"Can cryptocurrency kill central banks\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cryptocurrency-1536x864-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cryptocurrency-1536x864-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cryptocurrency-1536x864-1-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/cryptocurrency-1536x864-1-768x432.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/864;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, despite the hype, cryptocurrencies cannot fully kill central banks. Cryptocurrencies do challenge some aspects of central banking, yes. But they function without central control and currently do not provide the stability, universal acceptance, or regulatory protections needed to fully replace traditional money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, because cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized networks, they remove the need for a single authority, and this is the main challenge cryptocurrencies pose to central banks. Even crypto banks, which take advantage of the decentralization and limited supply, cannot match the stability, regulation, and reach of traditional banks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central banks could lose some influence over money creation, interest rates, and financial transactions. But in the end, they still control monetary policy, keep economies stable, and provide trust that crypto alone cannot guarantee. So yes, crypto does challenge central banks, but no, it cannot kill them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Cryptocurrency_Cant_Replace_Central_Banks\"><\/span><b>Reasons Cryptocurrency Can\u2019t Replace Central Banks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the growing popularity of crypto, several fundamental challenges prevent it from fully replacing central banks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Stability_and_Trust\"><\/span><b>1. Stability and Trust<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People trust central banks because they can be relied on in everyday life. They provide a predictable system and can step in during crises. Cryptocurrencies, on the other hand, are highly volatile. For example, Bitcoin\u2019s price jumped to $64,000 in April 2021 and then fell by more than half to around $30,000 by July of the same year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Regulation_and_Consumer_Protection\"><\/span><b>2. Regulation and Consumer Protection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central banks set rules to protect people from fraud and economic shocks. Cryptocurrencies don\u2019t have a central authority, so without proper regulation, investors face risks like hacks, scams, or losing access to their funds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Monetary_Policy_and_Economic_Tools\"><\/span><b>3. Monetary Policy and Economic Tools<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central banks have tools to manage the economy, like controlling inflation, setting interest rates, or deciding how much money should be in circulation in response to economic conditions. Crypto and crypto banks don\u2019t have these tools built in, making them unreliable for managing an entire economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Mass_Adoption_Challenges\"><\/span><b>4. Mass Adoption Challenges<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While businesses are accepting crypto payments, their adoption is still emerging. In<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/blog\/introducing-the-2025-global-state-of-crypto-report\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gemini\u2019s 2025 Global State of Crypto Report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they showed that only about 24% of adults in countries like the U.S., U.K., France, and Singapore have ever used crypto. Compared to the over 70% who still use traditional money, this shows that crypto isn\u2019t widely adopted enough to replace central banks anytime soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Central_Banks_Are_Responding\"><\/span><b>How Central Banks Are Responding<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central banks around the world are not just sitting, folding their hands, and watching crypto take over either. They are taking influence from crypto and adopting innovation to improve and maintain control over financial systems. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Launching_Central_Bank_Digital_Currencies_CBDCs\"><\/span><b>1. Launching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest moves has been the launch of <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-is-central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc\">Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)<\/a> in various countries. CBDCs are digital forms of a country\u2019s money issued and regulated by central banks, and they combine the security of traditional money with the convenience of digital payments. China\u2019s digital yuan and Nigeria\u2019s<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eNaira, introduced in 2021<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are good examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Incorporating_Blockchain_and_Crypto_Elements\"><\/span><b>2. Incorporating Blockchain and Crypto Elements<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central banks are also looking at blockchain and crypto ideas to make their systems faster and more transparent. For example, the European Central Bank is studying stablecoins and blockchain while it plans a digital euro. Learning from these technologies will allow central banks to get the benefits of crypto without giving up control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Taking_Regulatory_Measures\"><\/span><b>3. Taking Regulatory Measures<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulation and protecting people\u2019s money are still very important. Agencies like the U.S. SEC and the European Central Bank are setting rules to stop fraud, money laundering, and other risks from crypto.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Researching_and_Collaborating_with_Tech_Innovators\"><\/span><b>4. Researching and Collaborating with Tech Innovators<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central banks are also investing in a lot of research concerning crypto. They have teamed up with fintech companies, universities, and other institutions to explore new payment solutions, blockchain applications, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/what-are-smart-contracts-in-cryptocurrency-a-beginners-guide\">smart contracts<\/a>. These partnerships have helped keep them informed on the digital economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_of_Cryptocurrency\"><\/span><b>Future of Cryptocurrency<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency isn\u2019t going away anytime soon, but its role in the global economy will definitely evolve. It will not <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/future-of-money-will-digital-currency-replace-traditional-money\">completely replace traditional banks<\/a>, but it will increasingly coexist with them, becoming part of everyday financial systems. As more businesses accept digital payments and crypto wallets become more common, crypto will slowly but gradually get integrated into everyday life, and likely complement traditional money rather than replace it entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, the future of crypto is really exciting and will continue to be shaped by innovation. Tools like blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized finance platforms that operate without traditional banks are creating new ways to borrow, pay, and invest that are faster, clearer, and more open to everyone. It won\u2019t all happen overnight, but step by step, these technologies will reshape the way we think about money.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Cryptocurrency_and_Central_Banks\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Cryptocurrency and Central Banks\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_central_banks_and_cryptocurrencies_coexist\"><\/span><b>Can central banks and cryptocurrencies coexist?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, cryptocurrencies and central banks can coexist. Many countries are exploring a hybrid system where traditional banks and cryptocurrencies complement each other, combining stability, regulatory oversight, and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_crypto_more_secure_than_traditional_banking\"><\/span><b>Is crypto more secure than traditional banking?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, crypto is not necessarily more secure than traditional banking. While blockchain technology can offer transparency, crypto lacks the consumer protections that banks provide. This makes it vulnerable to hacks, scams, and lost funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_crypto_weaken_central_banks_even_if_it_cant_replace_them\"><\/span><b>Can crypto weaken central banks even if it can\u2019t replace them?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, crypto can weaken and reduce the influence central banks have over money creation, interest rates, and some financial transactions, but it cannot fully replace the stability and regulatory role of central banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_challenges_prevent_mass_adoption_of_cryptocurrency\"><\/span><b>What challenges prevent mass adoption of cryptocurrency?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key challenges that prevent mass adoption of crypto are volatility, limited regulation and consumer protection, lack of economic tools, and the fact that most people still rely on traditional money. Only a minority of adults currently use or own crypto.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_might_monetary_policy_change_in_a_crypto-heavy_economy\"><\/span><b>How might monetary policy change in a crypto-heavy economy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If crypto becomes widely used, central banks would need new tools, like digital currencies, to keep the economy stable while crypto becomes more common.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrencies are shaking the foundations of the financial world, but they aren\u2019t about to kill central banks. Just as Bitcoin emerged after the 2008 financial crisis to challenge a flawed system, today\u2019s crypto innovations are pushing central banks to evolve, innovate, and find a balance between decentralization and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future of money will likely be hybrid: crypto and central banks working together, each complementing the other to create a financial world that is faster, more accessible, and transparent, while still providing the trust and stability people rely on.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, was created after the 2008 global financial crisis, a crisis partly caused by central banks\u2019 policies. Bitcoin was created as an alternative to a banking system that had just shown its flaws. Fast forward to today. 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