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<oerjan> le/rn this//This is something people on the channel like to talk about. We\'re often unsure what this is, though.
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date Sat, 09 Dec 2017 11:45:42 +0000
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bitcoins are coins that have been drilled through with a bit, and can be strung together in long chains. This practice dates to ancient China, and the Chinese remain experts in bitcoin manufacturing. A chain can support up to 21 million coins before breaking.