Re:Bitcoin Takes Bigger Wall Street Stage with Smooth CME Debut
by drukenemo on Monday December 18, 2017 @11:41AM
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Could you share what took you so long to understand and what have you learned? Not being sarcastic, but it took me a month to have a good grip on the subject, so I cannot imagine what took you two years to learn. Can you please share?
Re:Bitcoin Takes Bigger Wall Street Stage with Smooth CME Debut
by clarkmoody on Monday December 18, 2017 @03:37PM
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The things that clicked last for me were the nitty-gritty of the transaction structure and scripting system.
It also took some time to understand the cypherpunk roots of Bitcoin.
As someone who has been in the space for a while, this is exactly what happens. There have been multiple 80%+ declines from peak to trough over the years.
> elaborate pyramid scheme
Having been in the industry since 2011, I have heard this sentiment since day one. Also tulips.
>I'm not a Bitcoin expert, but I don't see how anyone can view Bitcoin...
As a self-admitted non-expert, these initial observations might make sense. Become an expert and you will see differently. (It took me about two years to understand Bitcoin)