Explore why Bitcoin stands out as the ultimate form of collateral. Unlike houses or stocks, it can be instantly claimed and sold, minimizing risk for lenders. Delve into the flaws of traditional assets and discover how Bitcoin's portability, verifiability, and potential for appreciation make it a game-changer. Learn about multisig technology and its role in secure ownership and risk mitigation. This fascinating discussion challenges conventional beliefs about collateral, making a compelling case for the future of finance.
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Instantly Convertible Collateral
Bitcoin can be claimed and converted instantly unlike houses, stocks, or boats which take time or degrade.
That instant convertibility makes Bitcoin fundamentally superior as collateral in many lending scenarios.
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Boating Accident Bitkey Joke
Guy Swann jokes he lost his Bitcoin private keys in a boating accident and invites listeners to a support meeting.
He references Christian Chepsar's real boating accident posted on X as a humorous aside.
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"The best, simplest, ultimate form of collateral is something that can instantly be claimed and sold at any time when the debtor fails to make their payments. A house can take months, even years to sell. Stocks too have time restrictions, but Bitcoin doesn't." ~ The Ultimate Collateral
Today we take a chapter out of a book to dive into one big idea: Bitcoin as the best collateral humanity’s ever had. Most people think houses, stocks, gold and cash, but because there's never been anything better, most fail to see their enormous flaws. However, combining the elements of multisig's genuine shared ownership, perfect digital scarcity, portability, and Bitcoin’s unmatched uptime make it fundamentally different from old-world collateral games. If an asset can be verified by anyone, transferred instantly, and tends to appreciate over time, are we still thinking too small about what Bitcoin is actually for?
For a deeper dive into this idea check out Bitcoin is The Ultimate Collateral, made available by the Braiins team at:
Check out the book Bitcoin: The Ultimate Collateral written by Martin Connor (Link: https://braiins.com/books/bitcoin-the-ultimate-collateral)
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