Bitcoin
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Bitcoin's Early Struggles and Exchanges
This chapter explores the complexities of Bitcoin ownership, highlighting vulnerabilities in transactions and the consequences of lost private keys. It traces the history of Mt. Gox, detailing its rise as a key exchange amid the challenges of security breaches and skepticism surrounding Bitcoin. The discussion also reflects on the eventual innovation of user-friendly platforms like Coinbase, aiming to improve the safety and accessibility of cryptocurrency transactions.
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