Crypto Decoded Preview
Preview: Season 49 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
What exactly is crypto, and how does it work? This technology is more than just money.
From Bitcoin to NFTs, crypto is making headlines. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Experts go beyond the hype and skepticism to unravel the social and technological underpinnings of crypto – exploring how it came to be and why this new technology may change more than just money.
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Crypto Decoded Preview
Preview: Season 49 Episode 18 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
From Bitcoin to NFTs, crypto is making headlines. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Experts go beyond the hype and skepticism to unravel the social and technological underpinnings of crypto – exploring how it came to be and why this new technology may change more than just money.
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The History of Crypto Goes Further Back Than You Think
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Computer scientists and digital rebels built the revolutionary crypto system. (10m 2s)
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An artist and a tech entrepreneur invented the non-fungible token, or NFT, in 24 hours. (3m 30s)
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