From 98dbe53b498ebd044dfc7cf7a28d08e419fc1bec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Adam Soltys
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012 16:15:38 -0800
Subject: Content
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Transactions between bitcoin addresses are
recorded in a public file and published on
- the Internet. This file called the block chain keeps track of what amounts are
+ the Internet. This file is called the block chain and it keeps track of what amounts are
stored at what addresses.
About every 10 minutes, 50 new bitcoins are
- generated by a mathematical algorithm and distributed to people who
+ generated and distributed proportionally to people that
contribute computing power to the network. The
- software to participate in the network is free and open source so anyone can run it on their computer.
+ software to participate is free and open source so anyone can run it on their computer.
- Over time, fewer and fewer
+ The software has been designed so that over time, fewer and fewer
bitcoins will be created until there are a total of
21 million of them in circulation by the year 2040. Each bitcoin
is divisible up to 8 decimal places, making
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@
Where can I get some?
- Contact one of our trusted in-person exchangers.
+ Contact one of our trusted exchangers.
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
- You can also use sites like Local Bitcoins, Bitcoinary, and Bitcoin OTC to find people to trade with directly if you want to take your chances with strangers.
+ You can also use sites like Local Bitcoins, Bitcoinary, and Bitcoin OTC to find people to trade with over the Internet if you want to take your chances with strangers.
@@ -128,9 +128,8 @@
their best interest to avoid the transaction fees
charged by the credit card companies. Transaction
fees end up getting built into the prices we pay for
- goods and services across the board so we're
- indirectly subsidizing the big banks and credit card
- companies whether or not we personally use their services.
+ goods and services across the board so we're all
+ indirectly subsidizing the big banks and credit card companies.
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