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Yes, back then the throughput of the Bitcoin network was low, and transaction fees were significant, and this made the system unsuitable for daily use. Therefore, investing in cryptocurrencies has become largely speculative. Each buyer hoped that new investors would come to the market and buy coins from them at a higher cost.
It turns out that people didnt even study this technology and didnt know its ultimate purpose Im talking about its payment advantages: speed, anonymity, decentralization It turns out that they didnt even suspect that Bitcoin was originally conceived by the intelligence services as a tool of global control?
After pausing briefly to remember certain dates, the professor calmly replied:
As you know, the first block was generated at the beginning of 2009, and Bitcoin was accepted by the general public only in 2013. Many thought that this was the invention of a lone genius, but those who carefully familiarized themselves with the principle of operation of the system understood that a group of highly qualified cryptographers and mathematicians was working on the project. As you know, the main place of employment for specialists of this level is the government or intelligence agencies.
Looking at his watch, the professor continued:
The arms race required colossal funds. Due to a lack of funding, the launch of many projects related to space exploration had to be postponed, but the heads of the superpowers understood: whoever owns space will own the world. From declassified documents, it became clear that, on behalf of the government, in 2007, the intelligence services created a unit in which the best cryptographers and mathematicians were looking for an effective solution for financing expensive space programs. There, dozens of projects were developed in parallel. Most of them were launched with failure or minor success, but the Blockchain project, which created Bitcoin, showed amazing results. A decision was made to expand the division. Cryptographers and mathematicians who worked on the project were assigned to a special department, which was joined by the best marketers at the final stage. This is how the first cryptocurrency was born. People who wanted to get rich were not particularly interested in what goals were pursued. It was a process that neither reason, nor authorities, nor religion could stop. As blockchain and quantum technologies developed, the Apocalypse and the imminent arrival of the Messiah, who would save the world and free the souls of people, were increasingly prophesied, but the savior never came.
The student, continuing to write down the professors words, asked:
Mr. Graves, what about the same Satoshi who was at the origins of Bitcoin? His identity has not yet been revealed. Over the past 60 years, many have impersonated him, but no one has been able to prove it. I dont know whether you watched it or not, another participant tried to impersonate Satoshi on the «Lie Detector» show, and the machine has not yet exposed him. The presenter even joked: have we really found the real creator of Bitcoin, or has another, thousandth, False Satoshi appeared on the Continent?
I dont watch this show, its mostly staged.
Please, look at this segment, it is very convincing. The applicant has already completed 4 rounds of interviews.
Chris played the video and the professor watched it.
Well, are you impressed? I was amazed. How did he do it?
Not everything that is shown should be believed. Im currently finishing work on a book: «The Age of Blockchain, or Belshazzars Feast.» Based on declassified materials, I described the origin and development of this project. In the fifth chapter you can read about how the image of Satoshi Nakamoto was created and where this name even came from.
I look forward to the release of your book, professor!
Mr. Graves once again went to the window, wanting to make sure that none of the students were arrested, and said:
«Chris, hurry up to get checked so that you dont have problems with the guards later.»
They check those who have a low, medium or high level, and I have the highest, fifth.
It is rarely given to anyone. How did you manage that?
«My father was a guard and besides, I never did anything illegal.» Only once did he cross the street in the wrong place to save a cat. The drone, which lost control, fell and could have crushed her. After that I had no problems. In addition, I take piloting courses, and all pilots undergo very thorough testing, so the level of trust is high. I try to live in accordance with the laws prescribed and controlled by Artificial Intelligence, Kronos, which has replaced the constitution these days. And I have no complaints about the government they care about the Continent and ordinary citizens.
The professor did not try to convince Chris, realizing that he sympathized with the authorities, and did not reveal his connection with the rebels. Mr. Graves himself did not at all share the students naive opinion, especially in light of incoming information that the ruler wants to amend the Code in his new term. According to Mr. Graves, the only correct decision was to remove Demian Roskhald from power, the sooner the better. But he didnt want to get rid of himself at all, and there was no need to become a prophet in order to predict the outcome of the upcoming elections
Mr. Graves sighed heavily. He was terribly tired, and lately he had felt like he was being chased behind him. For members of the rebel movement, danger lurked everywhere. The trap is about to close its steel jaws, but the stake here is not just the life of an ordinary professor. The stake here is happiness and freedom from the dictates of the power of the inhabitants of the Continent, and for this you can pay the highest price.
«Chris, you are one of my best students,» the professor smiled. Keep studying and you will come to the truth. You shouldnt be absolutely sure of anything. As they said in ancient times, if you believe that you have learned the truth, then you have not understood anything. This is such a vessel: when you try to hold it, it will definitely slip out of your hands and leave you with nothing.
Wanting to demonstrate to Mr. Graves his knowledge of not only the laws prescribed in the Artificial Intelligence of the Continent, Chris said:
Professor, did I tell you that my mother is from Luz? For this reason, I am well acquainted with their legislation. It differs from ours in being more conservative, so the Council of the Continent, when creating the supreme ruler Kronos, rejected it, deciding to develop a more perfect system. Are you saying that they didnt take everything into account and that there are shortcomings in Artificial Intelligence, our supreme ruler?
«I want to say that you should always be a skeptic and continue to search for the truth.» She will definitely open up to you if you make the path to her. Kronos was created after the disaster, and training was carried out hastily. The laws contained in it, which are also called «Code 282», in my opinion, need significant improvement, but everyone has their own opinion on this matter.
After thinking about the professors words, Chris said:
Mr. Graves, the topic of lawmaking has fascinated me for a long time. I continue to study the legal systems of past empires, starting with Roman law, as I plan to connect my future with the department that monitors the implementation of the laws of the Supreme Ruler Kronos on the Continent. I have the highest scores in almost all subjects, perhaps this will allow me to get a position in the Artificial Intelligence tower.