Reassessing Bitcoin's Principles

This chapter scrutinizes the foundational principles of Bitcoin, particularly the 21 million coin cap and its potential to change due to developer influence. The discussion raises concerns about centralization, inflation, and the diverging paths of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, while also critiquing Bitcoin's current role in financial systems and its move away from Satoshi Nakamoto's libertarian visions. Ultimately, it suggests that other cryptocurrencies may offer more viable alternatives for a truly decentralized financial future.