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The difference is that Bitcoin success was largely accidental. People are very touchy about others getting a head start. Miners got their Bitcoins by burning electricity, this makes it a "fair deal" despite destroying the environment. Satoshi disappeared and never moved his coins, which removes the "pre-mine" aspect.


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