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<h1>Episode 002: What Is Cryptocurrency?</h1>

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In this video we'll talk a bit about what cryptocurrency actually is (i.e. blockchain technology).

To set the groundwork, please watch this fantastic video by @andersbrownworth

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There are many different blockchains and cryptocurrencies out there, and we'll discuss how you can figure out which ones are worth your time.

We'll talk about the nature of value and why cryptocurrencies matter so much to our species which thrives with freedom.

Also mentioned in this video:

* EOS: http://eos.io/

* The original Bitcoin white paper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

* The Philosophy of Liberty

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<h3>Previous Episodes:</h3>

 * <a href="https://steemit.com/blockchainfreedom/@lukestokes/understanding-blockchain-freedom-episode-001-introduction">Episode 001: Introduction</a>

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