What on Earth Is a Bitcoin? Digital Currency 101

Written by Rachel Kleinman. Originally published on Kicker.

Bitcoin by Rachel Kleinman

What on Earth is a Bitcoin? by Rachel Kleinman

The world has bitcoin fever.

Today, the virtual currency’s value skyrocketed to $200. And yesterday a New York City bar became the latest establishment to accept bitcoins as payment.

But what is a bitcoin, and why should you care? Well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place. [Continue reading.]