Bitcoin in El Salvador: How will it work?


El Salvador is now accepting bitcoin, enabling locals to even shop for fast-food as seen on this sign that reads "Now you can pay with your bitcoins at McDonald's". — REUTERS

El Salvador on Tuesday became the first country to use bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the US dollar. But how will it work?

A few pointers to President Nayib Bukele's currency experiment:

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