All my great ideas for food-based cryptocurrencies

Yes, Bananacoin is a real cryptocurrency. Yes, it’s linked to the actual export price of bananas. And yes, people are already making “banana stand” jokes about it.

But bananas are a pretty boring food. As someone who knows little to nothing about cryptocurrency, I think we could be having a lot more fun with the treats to which we are pegging our currency.

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1. Avocadocoin

The avocadocoin fluctuates based on how the ripe the avocado in your desk drawer is. For the 1-2 hours during which your avocado is perfectly ripe, each avocadocoin will be worth $1 million USD. At all other times, it will be worth $2.50. Read more…

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