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The Genesis Post

I'm starting a cryptocurrency experiment with my children. I rarely have cash around, so paying them a dollar-based allowance and for doing special chores is not something that I can do reliably. I can get and store cryptocurrency much more easily, so I am going to try that. This blog is to document this experiment. As I learn things and come up with ideas, I'll be putting them in here. To start, cryptocurrency is not a simple topic, nor is it a subject which stays put and evolves slowly so you can leisurely learn it. Of course, that's life for kids (they're constantly learning by watching as they grow), so they have an advantage versus adults who already have their own perception about what money is and how it works. Plus, if my kids get a start now, they'll learn about money and value. They'll have a leg up as crypto becomes more prevalent in the future. So we'll learn by doing... feel free to follow along, regardless of your age. However, as with just...