Cryptocurrency and Fiat Money Flashcard

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What is fiat money?

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Money declared by a government to be legal tender.

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When did the U.S. government officially stop backing the U.S. dollar with gold, taking the U.S. off the gold standard?

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1971

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Who issues fiat money in most countries?

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Government Central Banks

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Which country is often credited with creating the first paper currency?

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China

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What is the primary advantage of fiat money?

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Stability and Acceptance

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Who invented Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency?

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Satoshi Nakamoto

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What is cryptography?

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Cryptography is a technique that allows a secure exchange of encrypted data between two or more people. Encrypted data has levels of security that require an ability to break codes to access the data.

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As of 2022, what percent of cryptocurrency is considered lost forever due to losing your private key?

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20%

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Explain how is cryptocurrency transactions anonymous?

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Cryptocurrency transactions are anonymous due to the use of public key cryptography, which separates user identities from their transaction addresses.

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What is the maximum supply of Bitcoin?

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21 million