From the moment the first rudiments of human civilization took shape, desire had always been one of the most important indicators of "profit."
No matter what kind of demand arose from desire, some people could always exploit it quickly and turn it into cash.
Business in Slem was booming. Even now, it remained as hot as ever.
Guests from all over the world brought gold and jewelry, turned them into stacks of chips, and then used them at the gambling tables.
Most people ultimately left the casino with nothing except regret.
Only a small number could use this method to turn a little into a lot and obtain what they wanted!
The casinos would also promote these lucky winners, drawing even more people inside.
According to the current application requirements for shelters on the equator, it took roughly four to five pounds of gold to obtain a place.
It was worth noting that these places not only cost money but quite a lot of it. The biggest difference between these shelters and the Federation's domestic shelters lay in their environments.
The shelters along the equator had basically all been built by major capitalists from around the world.
As a result, their environments were extremely good. Within the Federation, they were roughly equivalent to mid-grade private for-profit shelters.
Moreover, most shelters provided various resources, food, medical care, and other things free of charge.
That was why places were so difficult to obtain.
There were many shelters here, belonging to different countries, factions, and operators.
How to "unify" the currency was also particularly crucial.
Although gold and jewelry were currently circulating, they were still somewhat inconvenient compared to actual "currency."
It had taken humanity a very long time to move beyond barter, which was enough to demonstrate the importance of currency in