The Sat Standard - November 30th, 2019

Bitcoin will usher in an era of energy efficiency the likes of which the world has never seen.

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The Sat Standard - November 30th, 2019
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Thought of the week from Marty Bent:
Bitcoin will usher in an era of energy efficiency the likes of which the world has never seen.

Thought of the week from Matt Odell:
Authoritarians will try to ban private bitcoin usage. Expect it. Prepare accordingly.

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