My understanding is he would still have to pay back the loan eventually. But the 2 bitcoin show the lender he is responsible with his money and can/will pay back the loan. If he doesn't they get to keep it. With a deflationary currency he might not even have to pay interest. ๐Ÿค” Everyone could still win, the lender gets back their initial investment, now worth more purchasing power. The borrower gets to make the investment on their own time table.

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Why would I lend a bitcoin if I get nothing in return? Why would I even bother? I'll just keep it in my custody and wait. There HAS to be an incentive for someone to lend even if the risk is at the minimum. But why would the person even borrow in the first place if he already has the money? If I borrow 1 coin I still have to earn it back. So why would I not just spend it and earn in back. There's a lot less hassle that way. I won't have to deal with lenders. I don't see the incentive in any side to participate in this.
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