When Micon began pushing them, I didn't take him seriously nor did I invest any time to investigate them further. I sorta placed Bitcoins on the same level as that as with playing slot machines. However, I changed my mind after I ran across the following interview by the sealswithclubs ceo. He explains what they are all about along with some technical background. Maybe Micon has it right--judge for yourself:
Filthylimper Episode 11, starts at ~1:39 and runs to the 1:53 point:
http://blogtalk.vo.llnwd.net/o23/sho...ow_2670945.mp3