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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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