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What is the main feature that allows ownership of cryptocurrency units to be proved exclusively cryptographically?
What is the main feature that allows ownership of cryptocurrency units to be proved exclusively cryptographically?
In the context of cryptocurrencies, what does pseudo-anonymity refer to?
In the context of cryptocurrencies, what does pseudo-anonymity refer to?
Which problem does cryptocurrency solve that traditional government-backed currency cannot?
Which problem does cryptocurrency solve that traditional government-backed currency cannot?
What characteristic of a cryptocurrency system prevents double spending attacks?
What characteristic of a cryptocurrency system prevents double spending attacks?
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How does ownership of cryptographic units change in a cryptocurrency transaction?
How does ownership of cryptographic units change in a cryptocurrency transaction?
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What is the primary advantage of using cryptocurrencies for value transfer over traditional methods?
What is the primary advantage of using cryptocurrencies for value transfer over traditional methods?
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What is the main reason money has value according to the text?
What is the main reason money has value according to the text?
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How is fiat money defined in the text?
How is fiat money defined in the text?
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What characteristic defines cryptocurrency?
What characteristic defines cryptocurrency?
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What distinguishes cryptocurrency from fiat currency based on the text?
What distinguishes cryptocurrency from fiat currency based on the text?
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In the context of cryptocurrencies, what role does a central authority play?
In the context of cryptocurrencies, what role does a central authority play?
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How do cryptocurrencies determine the circumstances of creating new units according to the text?
How do cryptocurrencies determine the circumstances of creating new units according to the text?
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What problem does cryptocurrency solve that government-backed currency doesn't?
What problem does cryptocurrency solve that government-backed currency doesn't?
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In Paul Krugman's opinion, what question is commonly asked about cryptocurrency technology?
In Paul Krugman's opinion, what question is commonly asked about cryptocurrency technology?
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What type of wallets are mentioned in the text as options for storing Bitcoin?
What type of wallets are mentioned in the text as options for storing Bitcoin?
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Which term best describes the concept of Bitcoin being exchanged directly between two parties without an intermediary?
Which term best describes the concept of Bitcoin being exchanged directly between two parties without an intermediary?
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What is the primary role of altcoins in the world of cryptocurrencies?
What is the primary role of altcoins in the world of cryptocurrencies?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a Bitcoin wallet in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a Bitcoin wallet in the text?
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