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.