From “Million Bazillion”: What is cryptocurrency?

Make Me Smart

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4.6 • 5.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2022

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

“Make Me Smart” is on summer break this week, but we’re thrilled to share an episode from our sister show “Million Bazillion,” which answers questions kids have about money.

Today’s episode tackles a question many of our grown-up listeners have too: what is cryptocurrency? Join “Million Bazillion” hosts Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar as they dive into the complicated world of crypto (you’ll probably recognize some familiar Marketplace folks too).

We’ll be back in your feeds on Monday, Aug. 8. Until then, keep sending your thoughts, comments and questions to [email protected] or leave us a voice message at 508-827-6278, or 508-U-B-SMART.

Transcript

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0:00.0	Tink?
0:02.0	Dear Tink, you're sick!
0:04.0	Oh, what can I?
0:06.0	Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up due to help you.
0:09.0	What's going on now?
0:10.0	I'm confused.
0:12.0	We're supposed to be enjoying a culture night at the theater.
0:16.0	Shh!
0:17.0	Oh, get over yourself like you're so engrossed.
0:21.0	What's that Tink?
0:22.0	You think that you could get well again?
0:25.0	If children believed in fairies?
0:27.0	Well, audience, we need your help.
0:30.0	Clap!
0:31.0	Audience, clap if you believe in fairies!
0:33.0	Wait, why is Peter Pan talking to us all of a sudden?
0:36.0	It's the audience participation park.
0:39.0	They do it every show.
0:41.0	But when I saw Phantom of the Opera, he didn't talk to me.
0:43.0	Did the Phantom not like me?
0:45.0	Clap! Only your clapping will save Tink or Bell's life!
0:48.0	I mean, I guess I'll clap if you put it that way.
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