WAW030: Cryptocurrency 101 Part 1

Welcome to our thirtieth episode of "A Word About Wealth”. You’ve  requested it and we delivered. In this week’s episode, we take a plunge  into the world of cryptocurrency. In Part 1, we’ll provide the lay  of the land as we’ll discuss fundamental basics for understanding what  cryptocurrencies are. Many may have heard of Bitcoin, but what about the  other 1,200 cryptocurrencies in existence? Find out what the heck a  blockchain is and understand why there is so much hype around this  digital medium. References: 1. General Resources about Cryptocurrency - blockgeeks.com/guides/what-is-cryptocurrency/ 2. Netflix Documentary - Banking on Bitcoin 3. Satoshi Nakamoto Bitcoin white paper - bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf 4. Differences between each cryptocurrency - www.investopedia.com/articles/inves…t-purposes.asp As always, if you have any questions, comments, or topic recommendations, please email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to future episodes of “A Word About Wealth” as we strive to deliver financial entertainment to the masses.