This is part 2 of a series of posts Part 1: wtf is cryptocurrency? https://greatawakening.win/p/15JTbBnmbx/wtf-is-cryptocurrency/
In part one I attempted to explain the more major mechanisms behind how crypto works.
IS CRYPTOCURRENCY EVIL?
Well it depends on how we view evil. Put simply, I consider evil to be arbitrary or selfish intentional harm of another and international physical or social cruelty.
In the end, we must divide crypto into classes of crypto in order to make sense of this question.
Just because I don't like raisins in my cookies, didn't mean I don't like cookies.
What are the classes then?
There are two major subvariants of cryptocurrencies: PoW and PoS.
Proof of stake is a system that runs on money. I'm sorry to people who like it, I think it's evil. CBDCs are centralized proof of stake coins. In PoS, because of shaking minimums, only the rich can participate, so only the rich get richer.
Take eth as an example. Running an ethereum node costs 32 ETH minimum stake.
I currently feed my children mining ETH, when ETH becomes PoS I won't be able to contribute to the network any more. Only people with 32 ETH or 70K$ CAD to buy 32 ETH can mine.
In proof of work, the barrier to entry was a graphics card. In proof of stake, you have to be rich.
Crypto itself is just a technology. I see it like an assault rifle. We can either shoot the cabal with it, or we can let them take our guns to use against us.
Why all the down votes? How about pointing me in the right directions????? Shills are attacking BTC on the win.
I don't know, since it varies by country. But here are the steps that you should take to figure this out for yourself.
Acquiring coins:
Research options accessible from your country
Make sure the options are safe and prepare a list of safe ones
Compare the fees and all associated costs
Consider how quickly you can get your coins
Pick one accordingly
ONCE YOU GET YOUR COINS MOVE THEM TO YOUR OWN WALLET
If you keep them on a centralized exchange you could lose your funds to hacks (unlikely if highly liquid and reputable) or lose your funds in case of bankruptcy (same with banks in a financial crisis). But if you keep them in your own wallet the worst thing that can happen is you losing your wallet, so study up.