The comments are again, just like the last n articles wrong.
> ...."algorithm" which through some convoluted mechanism allows Bitcoins to be "mined". Essentially it randomly allocates Bitcoin to early adopters...
No it doesn't, transactions use a proof-of-work to verify the transaction, this is what makes it secure and why 'miners' are given bitcoins. Think of it as payment for a service.
The other points I can't really comment on, except to look on bitcoincharts.com in 30 days there has been over 4 billion USD exchanged... money talks right.
> ...."algorithm" which through some convoluted mechanism allows Bitcoins to be "mined". Essentially it randomly allocates Bitcoin to early adopters...
No it doesn't, transactions use a proof-of-work to verify the transaction, this is what makes it secure and why 'miners' are given bitcoins. Think of it as payment for a service.
The other points I can't really comment on, except to look on bitcoincharts.com in 30 days there has been over 4 billion USD exchanged... money talks right.