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“Bitcoin” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Bitcoin
1. What is Bitcoin?
2. Who created Bitcoin and when?
3. How does Bitcoin differ from traditional money?
4. Can you see or touch Bitcoin?
5. Why do people use Bitcoin?

II. Buying and Storing Bitcoin
6. How can someone buy Bitcoin?
7. What is a Bitcoin wallet?
8. Is it safe to store Bitcoin in a digital wallet?
9. Can you buy things with Bitcoin in stores?
10. What should you consider before buying Bitcoin?

III. The Value of Bitcoin
11. Why does the value of Bitcoin change so much?
12. What was the highest value of Bitcoin?
13. Can you make money with Bitcoin?
14. What risks are involved in investing in Bitcoin?
15. How do you check the current value of Bitcoin?

IV. Bitcoin Mining
16. What is Bitcoin mining?
17. How does Bitcoin mining work?
18. Is Bitcoin mining bad for the environment?
19. Can anyone become a Bitcoin miner?
20. How much does it cost to mine Bitcoin?

V. Using Bitcoin
21. Where can you spend Bitcoin?
22. How do you send Bitcoin to someone else?
23. Are there any fees for using Bitcoin?
24. Can you convert Bitcoin to other currencies?
25. What are the benefits of using Bitcoin over traditional money?

VI. Bitcoin and Security
26. How secure is Bitcoin?
27. What is a Bitcoin scam?
28. How can you protect your Bitcoin from thieves?
29. Have there been any big Bitcoin thefts?
30. What should you do if your Bitcoin wallet is hacked?

VII. Bitcoin and the Law
31. Is Bitcoin legal everywhere?
32. How do governments regulate Bitcoin?
33. Can Bitcoin be taxed?
34. What legal issues can arise from using Bitcoin?
35. How does Bitcoin affect global finance laws?

VIII. The Future of Bitcoin
36. What predictions do experts have for the future of Bitcoin?
37. Can Bitcoin replace traditional currencies in the future?
38. What challenges does Bitcoin face?
39. How might Bitcoin change the way we use money?
40. Will more businesses start accepting Bitcoin?

IX. Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
41. What makes Bitcoin different from other cryptocurrencies?
42. What is Ethereum?
43. How do you choose which cryptocurrency to invest in?
44. Can you own more than one type of cryptocurrency?
45. What is a blockchain?

X. Ethical and Social Implications of Bitcoin
46. Does Bitcoin contribute to illegal activities?
47. How does Bitcoin impact the environment?
48. Can Bitcoin help people in countries with unstable currencies?
49. What are the ethical considerations of investing in Bitcoin?
50. How does Bitcoin affect global inequality?

XI. Learning and Staying Informed about Bitcoin
51. How can you learn more about Bitcoin?
52. What are some reliable sources for Bitcoin news?
53. How important is it to stay updated on Bitcoin developments?
54. What are some common misconceptions about Bitcoin?
55. How has public opinion about Bitcoin changed over time?

XII. Personal Experiences with Bitcoin
56. Have you ever used Bitcoin? Why or why not?
57. Would you consider investing in Bitcoin? Why or why not?
58. What concerns do you have about using or investing in Bitcoin?
59. Do you know anyone who has had a positive or negative experience with Bitcoin?
60. How do you think Bitcoin will evolve in the next 10 years?

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