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In 2010 , a programmer who was minelaying bitcoin famously made the comically expensive mistake of spending 10,000 bitcoin on two pizzas . As of this writing , those coin would be worth $ 850 million .

While there are few comparisons to that kind of miscalculation , the vista of add together sake payment to fast - food order is elevate concerns nevertheless . Stemming from a partnership declare earlier this week between DoorDash and Klarna , customers can now buy a burrito or a McDonald ’s order and pay for it after across four interest group - gratuitous payment .

The deal provides diners — who spend at least $ 35 — more flexibility , say both companies . But customers who defer defrayal on a fast - intellectual nourishment livery are at significantly higher risk of missing one of those stake - complimentary installment payment .

Indeed , to some , the unexampled partnership is yet another troubling economic sign of the times . Says Chuck Bell of Consumer Reportsto the New York Times : “ If you do n’t pay the bill on time and you start getting multiple tardy fees , it could end up being a very expensive chile relleno or pad thai . ”

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