Myntad_com
Coverage of Myntad_com in the Nexus archive.
- Bitcoin’s scarcity only matters because people want to hold it
The article argues that Bitcoin's value derives not from scarcity alone, but from people's demand for non-dilutable money. Scarcity functions as a defense mechanism protecting value rather than creating it. The piece clarifies a common misconception about the relationship between scarcity and Bitcoin's worth.
- Bitcoin makes long-term customer relationships more credible
Bitcoin can make long-term customer relationships more credible by reducing pressure on companies to extract value from customers in the short term. This is because a company with a Bitcoin reserve may be less likely to engage in practices like hidden fees and aggressive upsells. A Bitcoin reserve can increase confidence in long-term agreements with companies.
- Why do so many people reject Bitcoin for having no cash flow?
The article discusses why people reject Bitcoin due to its lack of cash flow, but questions whether this is a fair test for a monetary asset. It suggests that the true value of Bitcoin lies in its ability to preserve purchasing power. The author argues that Bitcoin should not be judged like a business.
- Is bitcoin changing the power dynamics of capital?
The article discusses how bitcoin is changing the power dynamics of capital by making financial capital more resilient to confiscation and theft. This shift has implications for individuals, institutions, and states in terms of future-proofing themselves. Bitcoin's resilience is compared to other forms of capital, including cultural, social, and symbolic capital.