Miners secure the network. Influencers secure the exit liquidity.Satoshi Nakamoto (not really)
Two essential roles in the ecosystem. One runs ASICs. The other runs scams. Both require significant energy.
"Altcoin" refers to any cryptocurrency that isn't Bitcoin. There are now over 20,000 of them, ranging from legitimate projects like Ethereum to outright scams. Bitcoin maximalists argue that only Bitcoin truly solves the problems of sound money and decentralization, while altcoins are distractions at best and predatory schemes at worst. The debate between maximalists and altcoin supporters is one of crypto's most enduring cultural battles.
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