Should be. There are many reasons you may not want a transaction to be public knowledge, or even known by governmental bodies. Apart from the actual illegal/grey area stuff, there are things that can be deemed “suspicious” which are actually completely harmless.
also issues with mass surveillance and centralisation of the economy iirc
This is a common argument, but with 93% of people not really using cash would anyone be bothered surveilling the other 7% ?
Should be. There are many reasons you may not want a transaction to be public knowledge, or even known by governmental bodies. Apart from the actual illegal/grey area stuff, there are things that can be deemed “suspicious” which are actually completely harmless.
I’m talking about mass surveillance being easier with card
I know that. I’m saying I don’t see the point in capturing that last few percent.
Anyone with nefarious intent will use crypto anyway.
Guy doesn’t want the government to know about his brothel visits.