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Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into cryptocurrencies, what they are, how they work, and question its stability and long-term viability. A cryptocurrency is a digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank. As always, follow the links in the show notes for sources and referenced articles.

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\n Virtual currencies, perhaps most notably Bitcoin, have captured the imagination of some, struck fear among others, and confused the heck out of the rest of us. – Thomas Carper, US-Senator

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Announcing the first release of Bitcoin, a new electronic cash system that uses a peer-to-peer network to prevent double-spending. It’s completely decentralized with no server or central authority. – Satoshi Nakamoto, 09 January 2009, announcing Bitcoin on SourceForge.\n

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Duration: 41:30:00

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Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

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• What is Cryptocurrency: Everything You Need To Know
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• What is Blockchain Technology? A Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners
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• Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: Basic Mining Guide
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• Digital currency ripple soars nearly 56 percent, becomes second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap
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• Bitcoin’s creator may be worth $6 billion — but people still don’t know who it is
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• The Real Price of Bitcoin? According to Morgan Stanley, It’s Zero
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• Watch Out for These Cryptocurrency Scams
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• A brief history of Bitcoin hacks and frauds
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\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter\n

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• @LMSPodcast on Twitter
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• Learn Me Something on Facebook
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• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
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\nSubscribe to Learn Me Something!\n

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• Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
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Download: Episode 33: Cryptocurrency

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Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into cryptocurrencies, what they are, how they work, and question its stability and long-term viability. A cryptocurrency is a digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank. As always, follow the links in the show notes for sources and referenced articles.

\n

\n Virtual currencies, perhaps most notably Bitcoin, have captured the imagination of some, struck fear among others, and confused the heck out of the rest of us. – Thomas Carper, US-Senator

\n

Announcing the first release of Bitcoin, a new electronic cash system that uses a peer-to-peer network to prevent double-spending. It’s completely decentralized with no server or central authority. – Satoshi Nakamoto, 09 January 2009, announcing Bitcoin on SourceForge.\n

\n

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Duration: 41:30:00

\n

Present: Aaron Stewart, Rich Plumb

\n\nEpisode Links\n

\n
• What is Cryptocurrency: Everything You Need To Know
\n
• What is Blockchain Technology? A Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners
\n
• Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: Basic Mining Guide
\n
• Digital currency ripple soars nearly 56 percent, becomes second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap
\n
• Bitcoin’s creator may be worth $6 billion — but people still don’t know who it is
\n
• The Real Price of Bitcoin? According to Morgan Stanley, It’s Zero
\n
• Watch Out for These Cryptocurrency Scams
\n
• A brief history of Bitcoin hacks and frauds
\n

\nFollow your hosts, guests, and the show on Twitter\n

\n
• @LMSPodcast on Twitter
\n
• Learn Me Something on Facebook
\n
• @HologramRadio for updates on other interesting podcasts
\n

\nSubscribe to Learn Me Something!\n

\n
• Get Learn Me Something on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, or via RSS.
\n

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Download: Episode 33: Cryptocurrency

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