Devil’s advocate: I don’t trust Bitcoin

You don’t have to. Bitcoin is specially forged to operate in a trust-less environment, so here’s what you need to know.

Over the past year, I’ve held talks and attended numerous fireside chats to help people understand and learn about Bitcoin. I’ve spoken to family and friends about Bitcoin. Some loved the idea, a handful mesmerized by the technology, while most are still skeptics. It’s not hard to understand why.

• It’s an unproven niche technology that has…