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Cryptocurrency is more than just Bitcoin. New cryptos have emerged and given the blockchain forefather a run for its (digital) money. Most notable among them is Ethereum, which is both an online currency and a platform for creating smart contracts and blockchain-supported apps. It typically runs second to Bitcoin in overall value but has been adopted by some corporate entities, acquiring a possible edge in legitimacy.

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2009

BEGAN IN

2015

Satoshi Nakamoto, which is almost certainlya pseudonym. The creators true identityor identitiesremains unknown.

Eight people are attributed as cofounders,but programmer Vitalik Buterin isthe most active today.

Prague

San Francisco

Mike Tyson. The former pro boxer launched a line ofBitcoin ATMs that would convert real-world moneyinto crypto. Its design featured his signature face tattoo.

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Ashton Kutcher. The actor tweeted his supportfor Ethereum and decentralizing the world in 2014(prior to its launch) with a link to the site.

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18 million

HOW MANY IN CIRCULATION?

108 million

BUNDLE OF ENERGY

In a year, mining consumes moreenergy than all of Singapore.

BUNDLE OF ENERGY

Ethereum minings yearly energy usage isequivalent to all of Costa Ricas.

VALUE AS OF 12/2/2019

$7,277

VALUE AS OF 12/2/2019

$147

YOU CAN BUY WHAT WITH IT?

A trip to space via Virgin Galactic.

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YOU CAN BUY WHAT WITH IT?

A $30 million beaux arts mansion in New York.

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IF YOU INVESTED $1,000 WHEN IT WASFOUNDED IT WOULD NOW BE WORTH

Roughly $170 million

IF YOU INVESTED $1,000 WHEN IT WASFOUNDED IT WOULD NOW BE WORTH

$67,000

EVERYONES A CRITIC

Probably rat poison squared.Warren Buffet

EVERYONES A CRITIC

Ethereum could have done a better job in its life.It hasntWilliam Mougayar, author

BUY A 2019 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST FOR

64.7

BUY A 2019 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST FOR

3,201.4

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