Bitcoin: Five interesting facts about the cryptocurrency you need to know
I started my journey into cryptocurrency by converting all my pounds into Bitcoin. I felt very comfortable doing this because Bitcoin is just like regular money. Instead of being controlled by banks and governments, this currency is controlled by a decentralized network of computers and ledgers called the ‘blockchain’.
While I was happy to give my money away on the web, I quickly realized that Bitcoin could be used to buy drugs online, which was something I had never tried. You can't use Bitcoin for your weekly shopping. I know this because people laughed at me at a store.
To replenish my dwindling supply of chocolate chip cookies, I had to travel all the way to El Salvador. Along with having the highest murder rate in the world, El Salvador is also known for recently introducing Bitcoin as one of its official currencies. Unfortunately, only 30 percent of the population owns a smartphone. Although there are some great volcanoes to enjoy,
2. NFTs are just receipts
As a comedian, I’m already somewhat of an artist, so I decided to venture into the online art market. Although I keep the walls of my apartment completely bare by choice, except for this one ‘Scarface’ poster I’ve had since 1996.
I am known to enjoy looking at great art, like a painting of a naked woman or a painting of a woman dressed in clothes. Or a painting by Van Gogh in France.
