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Calling It Now: Elon Musk's Micropayments Gambit Will Flop Big Time

Calling It Now: Elon Musk's Micropayments Gambit Will Flop Big Time

The man desperately needs to find some people willing to tell him, "Hey, this is a terrible idea, my dude!"

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May 01, 2023
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Hello, dear readers. Hope you’re having a pleasant Monday. Let’s talk about micropayments.

Have you ever thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be nice if I could pay for a single article from a newspaper, rather than having to sign up for a full month's subscription?"

I have, and although it seems appealing from a consumer’s point of view, there’s a compellin…

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