SIDEBAR: The Confusion

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Since the big Bitcoin boom in late 2017, most people have heard of Bitcoin and equate it with Blockchain. Or maybe a hacker demanded Bitcoin from someone you know to release their files, and you think that’s Blockchain. Blockchain and Bitcoin often get confused or associated with dark money — I’ll address those issues as we go. But for now, FORGET all of the confusing things you’ve heard. IGNORE that stuff. Start with the basics.