Bitcoin – Bitcoin Stories In this session Professor Cerf goes over some of the practical aspects of the Bitcoin economy: its value, volatility, and the similarity to volatile stocks. Following, Professor Cerf addresses some of the fascinating anecdotes related to the origin of Bitcoin: its inventor, the mysterious anonymity of the initial users; Along with numerous anecdotes about the clandestine nature of Bitcoin - its use of criminal activities, Silk Road, and various hacking schemes.