Bitcoin has been in the news a lot lately as its values reaches new heights. But what are cryptocurrencies, why are they valuable and what's the tech underpinning the whole system?

Two former English majors take these questions on as they wrestle with understanding cryptocurrency and its increasing value. Plus, a new intern takes on the challenge of finding something on the internet guaranteed to make you laugh.

Good times.

Links:

What is Blockchain Technology, via Blockgeeks

Blockchain in 150 words or Less, via Comparitech

How Safe Are Blockchains? It Depends, Harvard Business Review

Bitcoin Mining Infographic

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Original Bitcoin Whitepaper

What Is Ethereum?, Blockgeeks

What Is Bitcoin?, also Blockgeeks

SciShow: How Cryptocurrencies Work

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Basic Differences Explained

Smart Contracts Explained, Blockchain Technology

Smart Contracts and a Lawyerless Future, Blockgeeks

Podcast: The Promise – and Perils – of Smart Contracts

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Clever Parrot and the Cat in the Box