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@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ in this class is Bitcoin~\cite{nakamoto2008bitcoin}.  An initial
 concern with Bitcoin was the lack of anonymity, as all Bitcoin
 transactions are recorded for eternity, which can enable
 identification of users.  In theory, this concern has been addressed
-in the alternatve Zerocash protocol~\cite{zerocash}.
+in the alternative Zerocash protocol~\cite{zerocash}.
 
 The key contribution of blockchain-based protocols is that
 they dispense with the need for a central, trusted