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6. A few points to remember
There are a few good truths to know about bitcoin, and more generally about all cryptocurrencies of the same type. Bitcoin is sometimes misunderstood, probably because it's so complex! It's often misunderstood, and whether you're for it or against it, there are often a few basic things you don't know about it. Here is a partial list of these neglected truths, which it would be useful to keep in mind at all times. Some seem to serve bitcoin well, others suggest that we should remain cautious.
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The mathematical risk of a bitcoin collapse exists
Even "in the cold" (in your digital wallet on the hard drive of a computer not connected to the network and switched off) your bitcoins can disappear instantly. Indeed, bitcoin's dual-key signature system (ECDSA with the secp256k1 curve) has never been proven unbreakable. This...
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[BBU] The 184 Billion BTC Bug: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-history-part-10-the-184-billion-btc-bug/ (page consulted on June 27, 2020)
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