(mmhh...well:+/-)

When we write about a topic, our opinions should be grounded in what we believe, not based on assumed data or unverified ideas. The comparison of Bitcoin to "digital gold" has been discussed endlessly, but how much is that comparison worth in reality? Many talk about it, but the true value of that analogy is rarely, if ever, quantified. I believe this comparison originates from "experts" who have simply adopted a convenient piece of jargon, a tool used to qualify Bitcoin by relating it to something familiar. We need to move past this apples-to-oranges comparison and acknowledge Bitcoin for what it is.

Bitcoin's future doesn't hinge on its ability to mirror an existing asset. Its future lies in its own strength, in the value of its technological architecture. That’s a powerful positive, yet it also presents a drawback: Bitcoin’s adoption isn't as simple as purchasing a physical commodity like gold. While people will always make that comparison, Bitcoin is bitcoin. Its future intrinsically depends on the power we give it in our individual lives, and on whether that eventually translates into widespread adoption, as we're seeing now.

In my view (imho), Bitcoin's future is based on its present strength. We're approaching its 20th anniversary, and if you look at its success, it hasn't been based entirely on the reasons often cited. In other words, its resilience hasn't come from being widely accepted as a means of payment, nor has it been because it's a perfect store of value like digital gold. Bitcoin has survived and thrived on its own terms, proving its unique value lies in its very existence.

(mmhh...well:+/-)

When we write about a topic, our opinions should be grounded in what we believe, not based on assumed data or unverified ideas. The comparison of Bitcoin to "digital gold" has been discussed endlessly, but how much is that comparison worth in reality? Many talk about it, but the true value of that analogy is rarely, if ever, quantified. I believe this comparison originates from "experts" who have simply adopted a convenient piece of jargon, a tool used to qualify Bitcoin by relating it to something familiar. We need to move past this apples-to-oranges comparison and acknowledge Bitcoin for what it is.

Bitcoin's future doesn't hinge on its ability to mirror an existing asset. Its future lies in its own strength, in the value of its technological architecture. That’s a powerful positive, yet it also presents a drawback: Bitcoin’s adoption isn't as simple as purchasing a physical commodity like gold. While people will always make that comparison, Bitcoin is bitcoin. Its future intrinsically depends on the power we give it in our individual lives, and on whether that eventually translates into widespread adoption, as we're seeing now.

In my view, Bitcoin's future is based on its present strength. We're approaching its 20th anniversary, and if you look at its success, it hasn't been based entirely on the reasons often cited. In other words, its resilience hasn't come from being widely accepted as a means of payment, nor has it been because it's a perfect store of value like digital gold. Bitcoin has survived and thrived on its own terms, proving its unique value lies in its very existence.