Mindset Digital

Ep. 26: Understanding Cryptocurrencies

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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 Your Guaranteed Laugh: Clever Parrot and the