Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 9. Daz Bea, Seb Bunney, Dan & Josh discuss the misconceptions and FUD surrounding Bitcoin 
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WE COVER:
Will the government ban Bitcoin?
Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value?
Does Bitcoin waste energy?
Will another cryptocurrency supplant Bitcoin?
Is Bitcoin better than stuffing cash in someone's bra?
Is Bitcoin too Volatile?
Is Bitcoin a Ponzi?

RESOURCE PICKS:
Daz & Seb’s new book B is for Bitcoin: The Essential Guide to All Things Bitcoin does and EXCELLENT job covering Bitcoin technicalities (https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Essential-Guide-All-Things/dp/B0C1JDKS7Q)
Josh’s Pick: 7 Misconceptions about Bitcoin by Lyn Alden (https://www.lynalden.com/misconceptions-about-bitcoin/)
Daz’s Pick: Debunking All The Bitcoin Misconceptions One by One
Seb’s Pick: Saylor Series on What is Money Show (Robert Breedlove) 
Dan’s Pick: Addressing the Ponzi Scheme Characterization by Lyn Alden
Extra Pick:  Bitcoin: Fee-Based Security Modeling by Lyn Alden

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