Should we attack Bitcoin? Is it Bitcoin or Bitcoins? Fractional Bitcoining? [2021] @aantonop

Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

In this short video, you'll learn about attacking bitcoin (should you do it?), whether it's correct to say bitcoin or bitcoins, and much more. Four questions answered in four minutes. Watch and learn!

Chapters
0:00 What are we calling this crypto version of the dot com boom? BOOMDEMIC!
0:28 Should we try to attack bitcoin?
1:09 Which is correct -- Bitcoin of Bitcoins? Is there an s or not?!?
2:18 Are you concerned at all about the idea of fractional Bitcoining?

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$Should we attack Bitcoin? Is it Bitcoin or Bitcoins? Fractional Bitcoining? [2021] In this short video, youll learn about attacking bitcoin (should you do it?), whether its correct to say bitcoin or bitcoins, and much more. Four questions answered in four minutes. Watch and learn! Chapters 0:00 What are we calling this crypto version of the dot com boom? BOOMDEMIC! 0:28 Should we try to attack bitcoin? 1:09 Which is correct Bitcoin of Bitcoins? Is there an s or not?!? 2:18 Are you concerned at all about the idea of fractional Bitcoining? COMMENT below and let us know what you think of the video. Post your follow-up questions there too! SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube channel and select the bell 🔔 for notifications: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN this YouTube channel about Bitcoin and open blockchains to become a YouTube Community Member and access custom emoji and other perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ/join BECOME a Community Builder: https://patreon.com/aantonop LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop You can also learn from one of aantonops many books about bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter. About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission. ***Learn More From Andreas** Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8 Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/B00MVAG8Z8 E-books & Merch: https://aantonop.io/shop Patreon: https://patreon.com/aantonop Website: https://aantonop.com Workshops: https://aantonop.com/workshops ***Connect with Andreas on Socials*** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasMAntonopoulos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amantonop/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aantonop/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aantonop Thanks for watching, sharing, and subscribing!$

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