It started as a meme and still carries that spirit, but it has functioned as a real medium of exchange for over a decade.

Why does it have inflation?

The mild inflation encourages spending instead of pure hoarding. In a Bitcoin-dominated world this is useful—velocity matters.

How does it compare to Bitcoin for beginners?

Faster and cheaper transactions make it a gentler on-ramp. The security model is still robust thanks to merge-mining with Litecoin.

Is it safe to hold?

Yes, provided you use self-custody. The same rules as Bitcoin apply.

What is the 67 thing?

A quiet community numerology reference—nothing more. See fundamentals/67-reference.md.