The "What is Money?" Show Bitcoin: The Portal Between the Digital and Physical Worlds - SoftWar Explained Part 2 (WiM554)
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Feb 14, 2025 Lucas Matty and Grant Reichert delve into the revolutionary power of Bitcoin, likening it to historic movements for freedom. They discuss Bitcoin's ability to disrupt traditional governance, illustrating how it empowers individuals against oppressive fiat systems. The conversation explores the parallels between modern control structures and historical domestication, emphasizing self-sovereignty. They also analyze Bitcoin's role in fostering personal responsibility and innovation, while highlighting its potential to redefine value in our increasingly digital world.
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Bitcoin as Gabriel's Horn
- Bitcoin's purchasing power and money supply can be visualized with Gabriel's Horn.
- Its surface area (purchasing power) is infinite, while its volume (21M supply) is finite.
First-Mover Advantage
- The surface area of Gabriel's Horn visually represents Bitcoin's first-mover advantage.
- Coins acquired earlier benefit disproportionately as more purchasing power enters the system.
Bitcoin: Digital 1776
- Bitcoin is digital 1776, a peaceful revolution against monetary tyranny.
- Those in power haven't yet realized its implications, similar to the American Revolution.
