Where value and desire exist, humans will ALWAYS find a way to obtain the objects of their desires and values. It's common even in prisons, where almost every social privilege is taken away from inmates. Inmates create new currencies INSIDE prison walls to exchange goods and services such as cigarettes, weapons, and physical protection. Here is a paragraph from an article I read that expands on this concept:
From "The Future of Money: DIY Currencies"
" Underground currencies thrive in nations whose governments are unstable
or restrictive. According to Transparency International, a
good-government NGO, Kenya's government is among the most corrupt in the
world. And in China, it's illegal for people to gamble and view
pornography, and yet the demand for them remains strong—hence, the rise
of the QQ coin, which is perfect for buying both. When the banks or
nations that issue currencies are unstable or unusable, people naturally
seek out alternatives. The novelty of QQ coins and minutes is that they
are a form of cash designed to be stored in cell phones instead of
wallets."
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