[Ads-l] Bitcoin and dictionaries

[victor steinbok]

Some terminology that's been in circulation in referense to alternative
payment systems needs robust dictionary-level definitions. Note that
Bitcoin is merely the currently dominant representative.

Virtual currency ~! Fiat currency
Cryptocurrency
Altcoin
Blockchain/Sidechain
Mining

VS-)

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