Myths

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Lets clear up common Bitcoin misconceptions.

The bitcoin is backed by CPU cycles

Bitcoin is not backed by anything. It is a commodity in its own right. Is gold backed by anything? No! It's just gold. Same thing with bitcoin.

Early adopters are unfairly rewarded

It's a giant ponzi scheme

Deflationary spiral