Simply Bitcoin Knut Svanholm | Simply Bitcoin IRL
Jan 6, 2026
Knut Svanholm, a Bitcoin author and thinker, shares unapologetic insights on Bitcoin and its implications for humanity. He discusses how fiat currencies create social decay and corruption, leading towards totalitarianism through hyperinflation. Knut emphasizes the importance of personal ownership in Bitcoin and warns against the risks of custody centralization. He uses a Shawshank analogy to highlight that hope is rational and transformation is essential for freedom. His views challenge conventional narratives, making this a thought-provoking conversation.
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Ownership Is A Secret, Not A Certificate
- Bitcoin ownership is socially enforced by private keys rather than literal possession on a ledger.
- Knut Svanholm argues that we 'are the Satoshis' because secrets (keys) create effective ownership.
Bitcoin Aligns Incentives Toward Cooperation
- Denominating in Bitcoin aligns incentives so participants benefit from others promoting and adopting it.
- Knut says this makes aggression less profitable and incentivizes cooperative behavior among holders.
Elastic Money Breeds Political Rent-Seeking
- Fiat's elastic supply warps incentives, making politics the fastest route to wealth instead of productive value creation.
- Knut connects inflationary money to societal decay and the rise of 'clown world.'
