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From Bitcoin to NFTs, crypto is making headlines. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Experts go beyond the hype and skepticism to unravel the social and technological underpinnings of crypto – exploring how it came to be and why this new technology may change more than just money.

What exactly is crypto, and how does it work? This technology is more than just money.

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The invention of cryptocurrency revolutionized much of tech, from surveillance to e-commerce.

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An artist and a tech entrepreneur invented the non-fungible token, or NFT, in 24 hours.

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From Bitcoin to NFTs, crypto is making headlines. But what exactly is it, and how does it work? Experts go beyond the hype and skepticism to unravel the social and technological underpinnings of crypto – exploring how it came to be and why this new technology may change more than just money. (Premiered November 9, 2022)

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Will Cryptocurrencies Spy on Us or Set Us Free?

How the NFT Was Invented

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What is Blockchain?

What is Bitcoin?

Bringing Change to the Food System with Blockchain

The History of Crypto Goes Further Back Than You Think