They way it was explained to me was like this.
Let’s say a typical mine operator digs up a gold nugget worth $$$. During the boat ride back, it falls overboard.
So everyone agrees it’s still his nugget, but its physical location is not relevant.
He can sell his ownership to another.
So, mining BITCOIN is the same.
See?
I’m not sure if you are kidding or not.
Under this explanation, is “everyone” include the entire world, or just those in the boat?