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> What criteria of the definition doesn't El Salvador fulfill?

The one that is actually important when it comes to currencies, having something valuable (whether it is a resource, power, political influence, military, finances, etc.) to back the currency up with.

But on the most technical level, you are correct, El Salvador has the ability to back up BTC in the same capacity as a country like Zimbabwe can back up Z$.



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