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Netflix's "The Great Hack" jumps on the Bitcoin bandwagon again and takes a dig at the US dollar: "You are a miner, but what supports the value of Bitcoin?"

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The American drama series "Billions" aired its fifth season on May 3rd. Although the latest season has not yet been released on Netflix in Taiwan, it has already sparked heated discussions within the cryptocurrency community in the United States. The show revolves around the war that ensues between U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund mogul Bobby Axelrod due to an investigation into long-term insider trading.

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In the latest episode of the fifth season, as revealed by a Twitter user, we see U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades questioning a miner about the value of Bitcoin in an interrogation scene:

Chuck: So you use a computer to solve some complex equations to mine... "Bitcoin"? It might be valuable now, but what is it backed by? Nothing, right?

Miner: And what about the "dollar"? Since we moved off the gold standard.

Chuck: Well... it's a "military industrial complex," backed by the Federal Reserve as a credit guarantee. But... I see your point.

This sarcastic storyline has struck a chord with many viewers, highlighting the skepticism within the crypto community towards government-backed fiat currencies, leading to a flurry of retweets. With the Chinese translation soon to be completed, the latest season will likely be available in Taiwan shortly.