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1. The first bitcoin transaction was conducted on January 12th 2009. In its early days, the...

1. The first bitcoin transaction was conducted on January 12th 2009. In its early days, the value of bitcoins were practically zero (In March 2010, a user auctioned 10,000 bitcoins for a total of $50 but no buyer was found.) By December 17th, 2017, the price of bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $19,783. As of today (March 12, 2019), its price is $3,858.

a. In what ways is bitcoin similar to a Ponzi scheme?

b. In what ways is bitcoin different?

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