Read the articles that are contained when you open the following links:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/how-to-avoid-cryptocurrency-pitfalls/article37794470/

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-cryptocurrency-in-2020/

Using the links as your starting-point, and answer the following questions:

Question 1Explain, in your own words, what cryptocurrencies are, and some of the perceived advantages are in using them.

Question 2Explain, in your own words, why there is some degree of opposition tothe use of these alternative payment platforms.

Question 3Explain, in your own words, what blockchain is, and why its use isgrowing in popularity.

Question 4Explain, in your own words, why you think is why Bitcoin's value has gone up so much in 2021.