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.
Bitcoin
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Ethereum
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| BEGAN IN
2009 |
BEGAN IN 2015 |
| WHO STARTED IT
Satoshi Nakamoto, which is almost certainly |
WHO STARTED IT
Eight people are attributed as cofounders, |
| IT’S REALLY POPULAR IN…
Prague |
IT’S REALLY POPULAR IN…
San Francisco |
| FAMOUS FRIEND
Mike Tyson. The former pro boxer launched a line of 
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FAMOUS FRIEND
Ashton Kutcher. The actor tweeted his support 
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| HOW MANY IN CIRCULATION?
18 million |
HOW MANY IN CIRCULATION? 108 million |
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BUNDLE OF ENERGY In a year, mining consumes more |
BUNDLE OF ENERGY Ethereum mining’s yearly energy usage is |
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VALUE AS OF 12/2/2019 $7,277 |
VALUE AS OF 12/2/2019 $147 |
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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 WAS Roughly $170 million |
IF YOU INVESTED $1,000 WHEN IT WAS $67,000 |
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EVERYONE’S A CRITIC “Probably rat poison squared.” |
EVERYONE’S A CRITIC “Ethereum could have done a better job in it’s life. |
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BUY A 2019 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST FOR… 64.7 |
BUY A 2019 FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST FOR… 3,201.4 |
