Let's learn some more about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Before you listen, review this vocabulary:
at the end of the day = It's a program at the end of the day. At the end of day means ultimately and refers to a conclusion. Notice the following:
household word = It's kind of becoming a household word. A household word is a popular word that is used by everyone. Notice the following:
has a say = There's no government organization that really has a say. Having a say in something means to have a power over something. Notice the following:
big hurdle = So there's a big hurdle. A big hurdle means an obstacle. Notice the following:
user-friendly = Makes it more user-friendly. When something is user-friendly, it is easy to use. Notice the following:
obsessing over it = Just really obsessing over it. When you obsess over something you spend too much time and effort on it. Notice the following:
After you listen, answer these questions:
1) Why did Anthony stop investing in bitcoin? a) He was excited b) He was anxious c) He was exhausted 2) What does he think is an archetype of future payment systems? a) Cryptocurrency b) Cryptotechnology c) Bitcoin 3) What is the biggest hurdle in cryptocurrency adoption? a) The knowledge required b) The security measures c) The customer service 4) Why does Todd think older people will use cryptocurrency more? a) They are very tech savy b) They like new technologies c) They have more money to invest 5) When dealing with bitcoin, who is in charge of securing your funds? a) The government b) You c) Customer service Follow the Script HERE
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Learn about Bitcoin and it's history
Before you listen, review this vocabulary:
kicking myself = I'm really kicking myself. Kicking oneself means to be annoyed or disappointed in oneself. Notice the following:
a chicken and an egg thing = It's like a chicken and an egg thing. A chicken and an egg thing is a puzzle or riddle with no definite answer. Notice the following:
a foot in the door = Like get a foot in the door, I should say. Getting a foot in the door means getting an opportunity or taking the first step. Notice the following:
came out of nowhere = This market came out of nowhere. When something comes out of nowhere, it is highly unexpected and surprising. Notice the following:
underground movement = That's where it kind of gained the underground movement. Underground movements are secret operations that work outside the establishment. Notice the following:
break it down = If you break it down, it's just paper. To break something down means to analyze it and separate it into its parts. Notice the following:
NOW listen...
After you listen, answer these questions:
1) When did Anthony first get into bitcoin as a hobbyist? a) 2007 b) 2012 c) 2014 2) What do bitcoin miners do? a) Solve riddles b) Solve math problems c) Solve cryptographic problems 3) What type of mining is more likely to find a block? a) Solo mining b) Pool mining c) Circuit mining 4) Why is Satoshi Nakamoto called the alleged creator of bitcoin? a) No one knows his real identity b) Only a team could have created it c) Someone else from Cyperphunks created it 5) What is the approximate value of a bitcoin now? a) $20 b) $8500 c) $100 Follow the Script HERE
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First: watch this...
Next: check out these questions, watch the video again and answer the questions.
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FIRST: sit back relax and watch the video...
SECOND: Review the questions below, and watch the video again, answering the questions...
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