5 Lies Told About Bitcoin and the Truth you need to know
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CryptoTvplusSince its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has gained a lot of popularity. However, with this popularity comes some “untruths” that some people or authorities spread. Gaius, in his recently published book, takes a look at 5 lies that are frequently told about Bitcoin.
1.Bitcoin is MMM: No, Bitcoin is not related to any Ponzi scheme. It is a digital currency and not a pyramid scheme where you rob Peter to pay Paul.
2. Bitcoin will make you rich instantly: this is a total lie. It took me 5 years to gain profit from my initial investment in Bitcoin. If you want to get rich instantaneously bitcoin isn’t for you.
3. To own Bitcoin, you must “buy at least one Whole Bitcoin”. This is not true as Bitcoins are divisible to eight decimal places, or 1/100 millionth of a bitcoin called satoshis. This means you can own bitcoin worth a thousand naira or even a hundred naira.
4. Bitcoins does not have any intrinsic value: Most people fear that Bitcoin lacks value because it’s supply is finite but this is a lie as Bitcoins offers a safer, faster, cheaper transaction network. Since people utilise it for transactions, it has value.
5. Bitcoin can be used for illegal activities more than cash: This is a lie because Bitcoin can be easily traced and offers less anonymity than cash. So while criminals prefer cash, investigators prefer Bitcoin as it is easier to catch these criminals.
These excerpts are from his best selling book “How Bitcoin Changed My Life” now on Amazon. Get a copy.
Do you share similar views with Gaius? If yes what other lie would you like to add to this list? If no what is your take on the topic? Drop your opinions in the comment section
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