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are marketplaces online called “Bitcoin price will eventually settle down and stabilise.
Exchanges” that allow people to buy or sell Even though this is a very efficient and easy
Bitcoins. Bitcoins can also be transferred from method of buying and selling Bitcoins, security
one person to another using mobile phones, is a paramount concern because in 2016, tens
computers and laptops. Once you purchase a of millions of dollars were stolen from this site
Bitcoin for “X” amount of money, an online when it was hacked and the money could not
wallet would be created, also known as a be recovered.
“digital wallet” on the user’s computer. All the
Bitcoins that you own would be in this wallet. Bitcoins have started off at a slow rate and
This is kind of like a virtual bank account that now what’s left to see is if these Bitcoins
allows users to buy and sell Bitcoins that they actually prove to be beneficial and helpful to
can then use to buy goods or services or just the people and community, or is it just another
save them. scam. The real question- Are Bitcoins actually
going to be a boon to the society, or just
Now the main problem with Bitcoins is that another false promise and a lost hope, that took
there may be Risk and Volatility. Bitcoin has us for a ride to fairyland and back?
volatility mainly because there is a limited
amount of coins and the demand for them ———————————————————
increases everyday. However, it is expected Jai Kumar is a fun loving 17 year old. He is
that the volatility will decrease as more time passionate about music, in all its forms, and
goes on. As more businesses, medias, and enjoys swimming, squash and eating butter
trading centres begin to accept Bitcoin, its chicken.
The Fight For Equality
- Kehan Shetty
It is believed that the caste system entered abolished in 1950, the practice of
India in 1500 BC, along with the arrival of “untouchability” is preached and exercised
the Aryans. However, this divide is still throughout the nation. The widespread
visible in the 21st century. Although the discrimination of Dalits can be witnessed in
caste system has constitutionally been several rural areas and even in major cities.
