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Why Is Double-Spending Impossible with Physical Cash?

Physical cash is impossible to double-spend because it is a tangible, unique item. Once a dollar bill is handed over in a transaction, the payer no longer possesses it and cannot spend it again.

The physical transfer of the object inherently prevents the simultaneous use of the same unit of value in two different transactions. Digital currency lacks this physical constraint, necessitating cryptographic and consensus solutions.

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