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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: Explain Like I'm 5 - Bitcoin Explanation
by
rg1515
on 12/02/2021, 21:21:09 UTC

WRONG
it not
Alice: $5
Bob:$10

its actually
1xyz: $5  -> 1abc: $4
               -> 1zyz: $1
1efg: $10 -> 1tuv: $10

or in ELI-5
alice pays bob $4
dave pays gary $10

there is no database of names or 'balance'

bitcoin is a list of transfers. not account balances

I don't think talking about UTOs is the best way to help people understand. As the title states, this is to explain bitcoin to a 5 year old. Working on a more "accurate" and technical version for those ready to learn more