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Medium of exchange

A medium of exchange is something people commonly accept in trade, reducing the need for direct barter.

Why it matters

A medium of exchange is something people commonly accept in trade, reducing the need for direct barter.

Key ideas

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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