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How to Explain Bitcoin

A lot of people compare Bitcoin to gold because it is valuable and rare. In fact, only 21 million will ever be made. That's part of why Bitcoin is the biggest and most popular crypto currency out there. And just like gold, some people see Bitcoin as a way of dealing with inflation. And you don't have to be a tech pro to get it. But you do want to get it through trusted and convenient sources.

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