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On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 21:10, Amir Taaki <zgenjix@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Especially when we already have bitcoin addresses with their own checksums-
> what value do IBANs add?

Well, I'm not an expert like you, but one benefit would be to be
compatible with existing software solutions that are based on using
IBANs.

H