The discussion on virtual currencies is really heating up. I'm a newbie here and have only recently started researching bitcoins, so I have a lot to learn.
Since this looks like the fun board on the forum I thought I would let members know about an alternative virtual currency that can be converted into real Euro. It's an online market strategy game. I you have time to kill and want some fun check this out.
http://www.marketglory.com/strategygame/Acolyte