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How I fell in and out of love with bitcoin

First bitcoin, now dogecoin and non-fungible tokens. The world of cryptocurrency sounds bizarre, but beneath it lies a sound computing idea that can transform many activities.

Bitcoins are a type of cryptocurrency. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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Cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, have been hitting new highs recently, triggering a resurgence in interest among the public.

This reminded me of how I unintentionally became a bitcoin investor in 2017.

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