I think Bitcoin is online Crypto currency 
Maybe this topic needs a little refreshment! This little joke about is Bitcoin private or public currency is more truthful than many other
comments. It is online crypto-currency, and like most online "things" it can be private if you wish it to be, or it can be public, choice is
yours.
My opinion is, Bitcoin is a real public currency, not that "Public= Government" currency.
Public is not government. Bitcoin is for people to use it, it has to be public. I think some services needs to be public, Bitcoin can help
with that. Individuals have right to privacy, Bitcoin can help with that too. It`s one of the great things about Bitcoin, it can be what
ever you wish it to be.