1. Where Money and Technology Meet
Cryptocurrency
Where Money and Technology Meet

2. Introduction Why Cryptocurrency? Virtual Wallet Topics to Cover:
Anonymity
Low Cost Transactions
Security
Virtual Wallet
Topics to Cover:
Blockchain Technology
Mining
Common Currencies
Cryptocurrency Adoption

3. A video explanation https://vimeo.com/206253172
What is Blockchain?
A video explanation

4. How is Blockchain Different from Traditional Models?
Centralized 
Decentralized

5. How is Blockchain Different from Traditional Models?
Distributed Network (Peer-to- Peer)
Public ledger accessible to everyone and controlled by no one
Cuts out the middle man

6. Blockchain Isn't Just for Cryptocurrencies
Walmart – Started tracking how pigs from China move through the supply chain to the American table in 2016
Everledger – Registered 40 identifying characteristics of more than a million diamonds in order to alleviate concerns over a stone's origins and authenticity
Legal Firms – Looking to create "smart contracts" that will execute themselves
Banking – Looking to expedite basic transactions such as stock sales and money transfers
Source:  Hackett, Robert.  "Blockchain Mania."  Fortune.  September 1, 2017.

7. Cryptocurrency Mining
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8. Clarifications What are the math problems?
The "problem" is to create a correct "hash" using a repeating algorithm.  This really isn't a "problem", it's more like a roll of the dice. 
Why do these problems need to be solved?
The "problem" is not important, what's important is that it takes time to solve it, and time is money.
Who is rewarding bitcoins to the problem solvers?
When the code for Bitcoin was written, the anonymous writer embedded rewards in his/her code that accompanied each new block.

10. Types of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin
Created in 2009 under the name "Satoshi Nakamoto"
Open-source software, allowing for peer-to-peer transactions
Most commonly used type of cryptocurrency
Classified as a digital asset or digital currency

11. Types of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin
Bitcoin has increased in price since inception
Volatility was initially a concern
Source: Wikipedia, Bitcoin

12. Types of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin
Adoption is becoming more common
In 2015, over 100,000 vendors accepted Bitcoin
Bitcoin offers much lower fees to merchants than credit card companies
Some users see Bitcoin as a way to protect their savings in highly volatile markets

13. Types of Cryptocurrency: Litecoin
One of the first cryptocurrencies after Bitcoin
Introduced in October 2011 by Charlie Lee
Tagged the silver to the digital gold of Bitcoin
Actively developed and traded
Hoarded as a backup if Bitcoin fails

14. Types of Cryptocurrency: Litecoin
Substantial industry support, trade volume, and liquidity
Complementary to Bitcoin
Allows a greater number of transactions to be processed by the network, reducing potential bottlenecks as seen with Bitcoin (2.5 minutes to process every block vs. 10 min)
Has an almost zero payment cost
Facilitates payments approx. 4x faster than Bitcoin
As of August 2017, market capitalization was $2,253,184,567 at around $42.94 per coin

15. Types of Cryptocurrency: Ethereum
Invented by Vitalik Buterin in 2013
Not actually a cryptocurrency
Open-Source Platform
Ether is the cryptocurrency
For more than just peer to peer exchanges

16. Types of Cryptocurrency: Ethereum
Ethereum Uses/Apps:
Weifund: Crowdfunding/ICOs
DECNTREX: Smart Contracts
EthCrow: Escrow Services
Trippki: Hotel Booking & Rewards Programs
How to Access:
Browsers: Mist or MetaMask
Classes / Coders

17. Types of Cryptocurrency: Ethereum
The Future
Varying Predictions
Six Transactions / Second
Bringing Blockchain to everyone
Endless Possibilities

18. Barriers to Adoption: Lack of Demand/Understanding Fragmentation
Network Effects
Volatility
Governmental/Regulations

19. Accepting Bitcoin:

20. Conclusion
Blockchain technology has a number of unique applications, including cryptocurrency, and is here to stay
Some of the biggest challenges facing cryptocurrency adoption are:
Fragmentation
Volatility
Cryptocurrencies can be a highly rewarding yet risky investment product