Cryptocurrency is more than just Bitcoin. New cryptos have emerged and given the blockchain forefather a run for its (digital) money. Most notable among them is Ethereum, which is both an online currency and a platform for creating smart contracts and blockchain-supported apps. It typically runs second to Bitcoin in overall value but has been adopted by some corporate entities, acquiring a possible edge in legitimacy.<\/p>\n
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2009<\/p>\n
BEGAN IN<\/p>\n
2015<\/p>\n
Satoshi Nakamoto, which is almost certainlya pseudonym. The creators true identityor identitiesremains unknown.<\/p>\n
Eight people are attributed as cofounders,but programmer Vitalik Buterin isthe most active today.<\/p>\n
Prague<\/p>\n
San Francisco<\/p>\n
Mike Tyson. The former pro boxer launched a line ofBitcoin ATMs that would convert real-world moneyinto crypto. Its design featured his signature face tattoo.<\/p>\n
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Ashton Kutcher. The actor tweeted his supportfor Ethereum and decentralizing the world in 2014(prior to its launch) with a link to the site.<\/p>\n
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18 million<\/p>\n
HOW MANY IN CIRCULATION?<\/p>\n
108 million<\/p>\n
BUNDLE OF ENERGY<\/p>\n
In a year, mining consumes moreenergy than all of Singapore.<\/p>\n
BUNDLE OF ENERGY<\/p>\n
Ethereum minings yearly energy usage isequivalent to all of Costa Ricas.<\/p>\n
VALUE AS OF 12\/2\/2019<\/p>\n
$7,277<\/p>\n
VALUE AS OF 12\/2\/2019<\/p>\n
$147<\/p>\n
YOU CAN BUY WHAT WITH IT?<\/p>\n
A trip to space via Virgin Galactic.<\/p>\n
Courtesy of Virgin Galactic<\/p>\n
YOU CAN BUY WHAT WITH IT?<\/p>\n
A $30 million beaux arts mansion in New York.<\/p>\n
Courtesy of Anton Brookes\/H5 Properties<\/p>\n
IF YOU INVESTED $1,000 WHEN IT WASFOUNDED IT WOULD NOW BE WORTH<\/p>\n
Roughly $170 million<\/p>\n
IF YOU INVESTED $1,000 WHEN IT WASFOUNDED IT WOULD NOW BE WORTH<\/p>\n
$67,000<\/p>\n
EVERYONES A CRITIC<\/p>\n
Probably rat poison squared.Warren Buffet<\/p>\n
EVERYONES A CRITIC<\/p>\n
Ethereum could have done a better job in its life.It hasntWilliam Mougayar, author<\/p>\n
BUY A 2019 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST FOR<\/p>\n
64.7<\/p>\n
BUY A 2019 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST FOR<\/p>\n
3,201.4<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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