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Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization. Posted December 19, 2020.
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus. Posted December 17, 2020.
Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?. Posted December 1, 2020.
Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Different bitcoins different prices
JP Koning explains why Bitcoins fetch different prices. Posted September 2, 2020.
Donβt Fear the Reaper
Donβt Fear the Reaper. Posted August 23, 2020.
Bitcoin: Separating Money From State
Pedro Febrero covers Bitcoinβs role in separating
Freedom Money β Bitcoin and the FirstΒ Amendment
Hector Rosenkrans makes the case for Bitcoin as an essential liberty like the First Amendment. Posted July 4, 2020.
The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is a silent protest against corrupt governments everywhere.
Tatiana Koffman pens a piece calling for the separation of state and money. Posted June 13, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Value Proposition β Is It Truly the Best Currency?
BTChap looks at Bitcoin versus the alternatives. Posted March 22, 2020.
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it)
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it). Posted May 17, 2020.
What Does Bitcoin Really Represent?
Sylvain Saurel examines whatβs really behind Bitcoin. Posted May 15, 2020.
How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?. Posted April 27, 2020.
Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Take action. Bitcoin is a vote.
Marty pens a quick note on the importance of voting with your money. Posted April 23, 2020.
A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
The Halving or Halvening
Aleksander Svetski posts another epic piece
Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
This Is Not Capitalism
This Is Not Capitalism. Posted March 22, 2020.
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin. Posted March 11, 2020.
The Nature of Bitcoin
Zane Pocock shares an overview of Bitcoin as he sees it. Posted February 13, 2020.
Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Money is about credibly representing value transactions
acrual explains what money represents. Posted February 5, 2020.
Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy. Posted January 23, 2020.
The Energy Standard
The Energy Standard. Posted January 21, 2020.
Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Information Theory of Money
Dan Held explains how Bitcoin will reshape our society. Posted December 27, 2019.
Bitcoin is a information channel
Acrual expands his meaning behind βlow entropy carrierβ. Posted December 22, 2019.
What is Lighting?
What is Lighting?. Posted December 14, 2019.
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives. Posted December 12, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer. Posted December 10, 2019.
Digital Money
Phil Bonello reviews the importance of Bitcoin Iβm a world of digital money. Posted November 26, 2019.
Paxful is the Most Important Bitcoin Company You Arenβt Paying Attention to.
Matt Ahlborg shares how Paxful is delivering money services in places youβd never expect. Posted November 25, 2019.
An Open Letter to Ray Dalio re: Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove addresses macro investing legend, Ray Dalio, regarding his position on Bitcoin. Posted November 8, 2019.
The Monetary Case for Bitcoin
Ben Kaufman makes the case for Bitcoin as a monetary system. Posted October 5, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Too Slow
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin is not too slow, why it operates at the speed it does, and how it will scale. Posted August 23, 2019.
Bitcoin Does Not Waste Energy
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoinβs energy consumption is justified. Posted August 16, 2019.
Projection and Throwness
The Bitcoin Observer describes an overlooked advantage that Bitcoin has over traditional forms of commodity money. Posted August 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Not Too Volatile
Parker Lewis explains volatility and why itβs important to understanding Bitcoin. Posted August 9, 2019.
Bitcoin Canβt Be Copied
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin can never be copied and how a minority is forcing its will upon the masses. Posted August 2, 2019.
Gradually, Then Suddenly
Parker Lewis introduces a new series and explains why he believes Bitcoin is money. Posted August 2, 2019.
Sound Money
Sound Money. Posted July 25, 2019.
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin. Posted July 23, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is Secure Money
JW Weatherman makes the case for Bitcoin as a secure money in this brief tweetstorm. Posted June 29, 2019.
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC. Posted June 27, 2019.
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally. Posted June 5, 2019.
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Crypto Voices 2019 Q1 Global Monetary Base
Crypto Voices publishes their quarterly look at the Global Monetary Base. Posted May 22, 2019.
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2019.
EUR drawdown effect on BTC
EUR drawdown effect on BTC. Posted April 9, 2019.
The Bitcoin Village Commons
The Bitcoin Village Commons. Posted March 31, 2019.
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix. Posted March 25, 2019.
Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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Is economic life really zero-sum?
Is economic life really zero-sum?. Posted March 5, 2019.
Blockchain and Trust
Blockchain and Trust. Posted February 12, 2019.
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology. Posted February 6, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup. Posted December 22, 2018.
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi. Posted November 16, 2018.
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter. Posted November 14, 2018.
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?. Posted October 16, 2018.
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM)
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM). Posted October 1, 2018.
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange. Posted September 28, 2018.
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death. Posted August 30, 2018.
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential. Posted August 29, 2018.
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust. Posted August 20, 2018.
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies. Posted August 10, 2018.
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword. Posted August 5, 2018.
Financial Atheism
Financial Atheism. Posted July 5, 2018.
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money. Posted June 24, 2018.
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?. Posted June 19, 2018.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance. Posted May 30, 2018.
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance. Posted May 24, 2018.
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!. Posted May 21, 2018.
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization. Posted May 21, 2018.
Bitcoin at 10
Bitcoin at 10. Posted April 26, 2018.
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ. Posted April 24, 2018.
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries. Posted April 21, 2018.
The Storm is Here
The Storm is Here. Posted April 20, 2018.
The Mutual Communication Society
The Mutual Communication Society. Posted April 1, 2018.
Homo Sapiens, Evolution, Money & Bitcoin
Posted March 28, 2018, Alex Svetski gives an explanation of why Bitcoin exists.
The many traditions of non-governmental money (part i)
Nick Szabo examines the traditions and history of non-governmental money. Posted March 23, 2018.
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague. Posted March 10, 2018.
Future Bitcoin Flow
Future Bitcoin Flow. Posted March 8, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4). Posted March 1, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4). Posted February 28, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4). Posted February 27, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4). Posted February 26, 2018.
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?. Posted February 3, 2018.
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!. Posted February 1, 2018.
Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
The Story of the DAO
The Story of the DAO. Posted December 24, 2017.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.. Posted December 19, 2017.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.. Posted December 16, 2017.
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin. Posted December 16, 2017.
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin. Posted December 14, 2017.
Bitcoin Theory
Bitcoin Theory. Posted December 13, 2017.
Bitcoin Network Effects
Bitcoin Network Effects. Posted December 11, 2017.
Stablecoins are doomed to fail
Stablecoins are doomed to fail. Posted December 10, 2017.
Why Token Velocity Matters
Why Token Velocity Matters. Posted December 5, 2017.
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ. Posted December 4, 2017.
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude. Posted December 4, 2017.
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency. Posted November 27, 2017.
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians. Posted November 13, 2017.
Velocity ofΒ Tokens
Velocity ofΒ Tokens. Posted October 31, 2017.
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications. Posted October 17, 2017.
Privacy on the blockchain
Privacy on the blockchain. Posted October 5, 2017.
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles. Posted October 5, 2017.
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics. Posted September 27, 2017.
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial)
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial). Posted September 22, 2017.
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains. Posted August 24, 2017.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.. Posted August 23, 2017.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.. Posted August 20, 2017.
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted. Posted August 15, 2017.
Is Bitcoin Money?
Is Bitcoin Money?. Posted August 9, 2017.
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money. Posted August 9, 2017.
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test. Posted August 5, 2017.
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete. Posted July 11, 2017.
WTF is The Blockchain?
WTF is The Blockchain?. Posted June 28, 2017.
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin. Posted June 28, 2017.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.. Posted June 27, 2017.
NO!
NO!. Posted June 21, 2017.
Bitcoin Is Money
Bitcoin Is Money. Posted June 21, 2017.
From the Bottom, Up
From the Bottom, Up. Posted June 15, 2017.
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value. Posted June 10, 2017.
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream. Posted June 7, 2017.
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking. Posted June 6, 2017.
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design. Posted June 1, 2017.
Thoughts on Tokens
Thoughts on Tokens. Posted May 27, 2017.
Bitcoin and Software Reliability
Bitcoin and Software Reliability. Posted May 27, 2017.
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network. Posted May 19, 2017.
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm. Posted May 15, 2017.
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2017.
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency. Posted April 3, 2017.
Thoughts on SegWit2MB
Thoughts on SegWit2MB. Posted April 2, 2017.
A stock market crash is inevitable
A stock market crash is inevitable. Posted March 13, 2017.
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder. Posted February 20, 2017.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.. Posted February 20, 2017.
The Parable of Alpha
The Parable of Alpha. Posted February 13, 2017.
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions. Posted February 11, 2017.
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2017.
Mining
Mining. Posted January 29, 2017.
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin. Posted January 27, 2017.
A Brief History of Bitcoin
A Brief History of Bitcoin. Posted January 25, 2017.
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News. Posted December 21, 2016.
Against the Hard Fork
Against the Hard Fork. Posted December 6, 2016.
Better Fork Terminology
Better Fork Terminology. Posted December 5, 2016.
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?. Posted November 19, 2016.
Fungibility and Irrationality
Fungibility and Irrationality. Posted October 11, 2016.
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin. Posted October 4, 2016.
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi. Posted September 14, 2016.
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity. Posted September 9, 2016.
Time and money
Time and money. Posted August 22, 2016.
Bitcoin is not Energy
Bitcoin is not Energy. Posted August 22, 2016.
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money. Posted August 8, 2016.
Fat Protocols
Fat Protocols. Posted August 8, 2016.
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation. Posted July 28, 2016.
The Destituent Power of Crypto
The Destituent Power of Crypto. Posted July 27, 2016.
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money. Posted July 13, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule. Posted July 10, 2016.
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection. Posted July 8, 2016.
Bitcoin Analogies
Bitcoin Analogies. Posted July 4, 2016.
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage. Posted June 25, 2016.
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum. Posted June 17, 2016.
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency. Posted June 7, 2016.
Failure is an option
Failure is an option. Posted June 3, 2016.
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation. Posted June 3, 2016.
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn. Posted May 16, 2016.
Trust No One
Trust No One. Posted May 14, 2016.
Beach Boy Bitcoin
Beach Boy Bitcoin. Posted May 6, 2016.
What Is To Be Done
What Is To Be Done. Posted April 21, 2016.
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted. Posted March 30, 2016.
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate. Posted March 30, 2016.
One Chain to Rule Them All
One Chain to Rule Them All. Posted March 7, 2016.
How Soon is βNowβ?
How Soon is βNowβ?. Posted March 7, 2016.
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ. Posted February 24, 2016.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.. Posted February 16, 2016.
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal. Posted February 12, 2016.
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units. Posted February 4, 2016.
βThis is just my opinionβ
βThis is just my opinionβ. Posted January 18, 2016.
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment. Posted January 14, 2016.
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions. Posted December 28, 2015.
BIP-0000
BIP-0000. Posted December 8, 2015.
Introduction
Introduction. Posted November 17, 2015.
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory. Posted November 8, 2015.
Itβs All About the Blockchain
Itβs All About the Blockchain. Posted October 30, 2015.
Measuring Decentralization
Measuring Decentralization. Posted October 9, 2015.
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry. Posted October 8, 2015.
Scaling Bitcoin
Scaling Bitcoin. Posted September 15, 2015.
#savetherobots β Cryptocurrency for Dummies: Bitcoin and Beyond
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Bitcoin is Political
Bitcoin is Political. Posted July 1, 2015.
The Bitcoin Gauntlet
The Bitcoin Gauntlet. Posted June 11, 2015.
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ. Posted June 8, 2015.
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard. Posted June 4, 2015.
Hashing assurance contracts
Hashing assurance contracts. Posted May 27, 2015.
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?. Posted May 22, 2015.
Silk Meets Bitcoin
Silk Meets Bitcoin. Posted May 20, 2015.
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word. Posted May 15, 2015.
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System. Posted May 13, 2015.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.. Posted May 12, 2015.
Crash landing
Crash landing. Posted May 7, 2015.
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1. Posted April 28, 2015.
Double spending in Bitcoin
Double spending in Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2015.
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment. Posted March 11, 2015.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.. Posted March 8, 2015.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.. Posted February 11, 2015.
Antifragile Bitcoin
Antifragile Bitcoin. Posted January 16, 2015.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange. Posted January 12, 2015.
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread. Posted January 9, 2015.
Bitcoinβs People Problem
Bitcoinβs People Problem. Posted January 8, 2015.
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking. Posted January 5, 2015.
Bitcoin is Not About Money
Bitcoin is Not About Money. Posted December 10, 2014.
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money. Posted December 8, 2014.
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice. Posted December 6, 2014.
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2014.
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat. Posted November 22, 2014.
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money. Posted November 19, 2014.
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?. Posted November 12, 2014.
The Legal Politics of Money
The Legal Politics of Money. Posted November 4, 2014.
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin. Posted October 27, 2014.
My comments on the BitLicense
My comments on the BitLicense. Posted October 20, 2014.
The Absolute Value of Crypto
The Absolute Value of Crypto. Posted October 9, 2014.
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?. Posted September 19, 2014.
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses. Posted September 3, 2014.
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?. Posted August 27, 2014.
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin. Posted August 13, 2014.
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin. Posted August 7, 2014.
Bitcoin and The History of Money
Bitcoin and The History of Money. Posted June 23, 2014.
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?. Posted June 5, 2014.
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations. Posted May 21, 2014.
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited. Posted May 20, 2014.
Capital Exit, Capital Strike
Capital Exit, Capital Strike. Posted May 16, 2014.
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account. Posted May 10, 2014.
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin. Posted May 9, 2014.
Prisonerβs dilemmas?
Prisonerβs dilemmas?. Posted April 30, 2014.
Megawatts of mining
Megawatts of mining. Posted April 28, 2014.
Money and Security
Money and Security. Posted April 20, 2014.
Bitcoin is Not Democratic
Bitcoin is Not Democratic. Posted April 14, 2014.
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2014.
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner. Posted April 4, 2014.
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution. Posted April 4, 2014.
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?. Posted March 24, 2014.
Chickens and eggs?
Chickens and eggs?. Posted March 19, 2014.
The Bitcoin runaway mine train
The Bitcoin runaway mine train. Posted March 9, 2014.
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast. Posted March 9, 2014.
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise. Posted February 27, 2014.
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation. Posted February 27, 2014.
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin. Posted February 10, 2014.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.. Posted January 27, 2014.
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin. Posted January 13, 2014.
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites. Posted December 23, 2013.
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash. Posted December 18, 2013.
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter. Posted December 16, 2013.
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2013.
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2013.
Financial Insurrection
Financial Insurrection. Posted November 29, 2013.
Bitcoin and Gold
Bitcoin and Gold. Posted November 23, 2013.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.. Posted November 18, 2013.
Transactional Currency and Store of Value
Transactional Currency and Store of Value. Posted November 14, 2013.
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction. Posted November 8, 2013.
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk. Posted November 7, 2013.
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2013.
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta. Posted October 3, 2013.
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted September 22, 2013.
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins. Posted September 14, 2013.
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2013.
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference. Posted September 8, 2013.
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions. Posted July 22, 2013.
The universe wants one money
The universe wants one money. Posted June 28, 2013.
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination. Posted June 3, 2013.
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2013.
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble. Posted April 6, 2013.
Bitcoin vs. Gold
Bitcoin vs. Gold. Posted April 3, 2013.
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ. Posted March 30, 2013.
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?. Posted March 24, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist |
IN-DEPTH The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist. Posted March 19, 2013.
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda)
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda). Posted March 12, 2013.
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda. Posted March 6, 2013.
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite. Posted March 6, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world |
IN-DEPTH Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world. Posted February 27, 2013.
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking. Posted January 21, 2013.
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining. Posted December 17, 2012.
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation. Posted December 15, 2012.
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two. Posted December 13, 2012.
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?. Posted December 1, 2011.
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?. Posted July 14, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin
The Economics Of Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β How Bitcoins Act As Money
Michael Suede looks at monetary properties of Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2011
Libertarian Goldbugs Hating On Bitcoin β Free Market Money
Michael explains why Libertarian Goldbugs are hating on Bitcoin. Posted June 6, 2011.
Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Economics
Back to top ↑The Greatest Game
The Greatest Game. Posted December 23, 2020.
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization. Posted December 19, 2020.
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus. Posted December 17, 2020.
Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?. Posted December 1, 2020.
Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
The Costs that Haunt Your Dreams of Hyperbitcoinization
Emil explores whatβs standing in the way of hyperbitcoinization. Posted September 3, 2020.
Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Visualization of the halvingβs supply shock
Croesus shares a visual explanation of how the halving creates a supply shock on Bitcoin. Posted October 23, 2020.
The intrinsic value of Bitcoin (II)
Manuel examines the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, which has been debated many times but lays out a clear framework. Posted October 5, 2020.
Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Different bitcoins different prices
JP Koning explains why Bitcoins fetch different prices. Posted September 2, 2020.
Once Inflation Starts, It Wonβt Be Contained
Gael Sannchez Smith explores how and why inflation canβt be stopped. Posted June 12, 2020.
Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Global Standard of Value
Paul Knight makes the case for Bitcoin as a global store of value. Posted February 1, 2020.
The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
What Does Bitcoin Really Represent?
Sylvain Saurel examines whatβs really behind Bitcoin. Posted May 15, 2020.
Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?. Posted April 27, 2020.
A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
This Is Not Capitalism
This Is Not Capitalism. Posted March 22, 2020.
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin. Posted March 11, 2020.
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
Over 75 percent of Bitcoinβs OnβChain Volume Doesnβt Change Hands
Rafael Schultze-Kraft looks at volume on-chain and explains why he thinks Bitcoin is not changing hands. Posted February 13, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy. Posted January 23, 2020.
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
Bending Bitcoin β The Principle of Hard Money
Ben Kaufman explains hard money and why Bitcoin is such. Posted December 30, 2019
Information Theory of Money
Dan Held explains how Bitcoin will reshape our society. Posted December 27, 2019.
Ignorance about Bitcoin Disguised as Caution
Rollo McFloogle debunks a recent piece by Austrian economist Jeffrey Tucker, and in doing so builds a case for Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2019.
Digital Money
Phil Bonello reviews the importance of Bitcoin Iβm a world of digital money. Posted November 26, 2019.
Paxful is the Most Important Bitcoin Company You Arenβt Paying Attention to.
Matt Ahlborg shares how Paxful is delivering money services in places youβd never expect. Posted November 25, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoin is the worldβs only independent central bank
Pierre Rochard shares a simple chart that illustrates the title. Posted November 22, 2019.
Bitcoin Is The Only Way To Opt-Out
Rhythm shares why Bitcoin is so important regarding privacy and opting out. Posted November 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Cannot be Banned
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin cannot be banned. Posted November 8, 2019
An Open Letter to Ray Dalio re: Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove addresses macro investing legend, Ray Dalio, regarding his position on Bitcoin. Posted November 8, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
The Triumvirate of Liquidity
Nik Bhatia explains how Bitcoin is both digital gold and digital Treasuries, and has all the makings of the worldβs next risk-free asset. Posted November 6, ...
Volatility as information
Acrualdigs into the power of volatility in this quick read. Posted October 31, 2019
Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
Bitcoin and Inflation
Bitcoin and Inflation. Posted October 21, 2019.
Bitcoin is for Stackers
Elaine shares why Bitcoin is growing slowly, namely Greshamβs Law. Posted October 17, 2019.
The Monetary Case for Bitcoin
Ben Kaufman makes the case for Bitcoin as a monetary system. Posted October 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Weβve Built Intermediaries
Meltem Demirors shares her opinion on whatβs being built, and why we should rethink things. Posted September 27, 2019.
Tweetstorm: How do you know itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin now?
Hasu makes the case on why itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin. Posted September 12, 2019.
Mainstream Media of Exchange
Knut Svanholm discusses how Bitcoin is a grassroots movement and is indeed a currency.Posted September 6, 2019
Bitcoin, Not Blockchain
Parker Lewis makes a strong case on why itβs all about Bitcoin, not blockchain. Posted September 6, 2019.
Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Harold Christopher Burger shares a simple article that uses time-based equations to model Bitcoinβs price. Posted September 4, 2019.
Applying Carl Menger to the Monetization of Bitcoin
Rollo McFloogle the relationship between principles from Carl Menger and Bitcoin. Posted August 25, 2019.
Bitcoin for safety
James OβBeirne shares his opinion on where we are headed financially. Posted August 24, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Too Slow
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin is not too slow, why it operates at the speed it does, and how it will scale. Posted August 23, 2019.
Bitcoin Does Not Waste Energy
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoinβs energy consumption is justified. Posted August 16, 2019.
Tweet: Opinion on Wealth Concentration
Tweets on Wealth Concentration. Posted by Nic Carter on August 14, 2019.
Projection and Throwness
The Bitcoin Observer describes an overlooked advantage that Bitcoin has over traditional forms of commodity money. Posted August 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Not Too Volatile
Parker Lewis explains volatility and why itβs important to understanding Bitcoin. Posted August 9, 2019.
Bitcoin Canβt Be Copied
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin can never be copied and how a minority is forcing its will upon the masses. Posted August 2, 2019.
Gradually, Then Suddenly
Parker Lewis introduces a new series and explains why he believes Bitcoin is money. Posted August 2, 2019.
Sound Money
Sound Money. Posted July 25, 2019.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Bitcoin Recapitulation
Mircea Popescu tells us about Bitcoinβs smallest unit, the satoshi. Posted July 15, 2019.
Tweet: The Times They are a Changing
Matt Walsh posts a chart that details the timeline of Bitcoin opion with bankers. Posted July 11, 2019.
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC. Posted June 27, 2019.
Weβre All Default Keynesians Now, and How Bitcoin is Changing That
Brady Swenson pens a term that describes all of us, pre Bitcoin, default keynesians. Posted June 21, 2019.
Weβre All Default Keynesians Now, and How Bitcoin is Changing That
Brady Swenson pens a term that describes all of us, pre Bitcoin, default keynesians. Posted June 21, 2019.
Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Crypto Voices 2019 Q1 Global Monetary Base
Crypto Voices publishes their quarterly look at the Global Monetary Base. Posted May 22, 2019.
The Race to Acquire One Bitcoin: Timeβs Running Out
Jared explains why now is the time to acquire because it wonβt get any easier.
When the Price of Bitcoin Rises
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Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix. Posted March 25, 2019.
Is economic life really zero-sum?
Is economic life really zero-sum?. Posted March 5, 2019.
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain. Posted March 2, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup. Posted December 22, 2018.
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi. Posted November 16, 2018.
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy. Posted October 10, 2018.
Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM)
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM). Posted October 1, 2018.
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange. Posted September 28, 2018.
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death. Posted August 30, 2018.
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies. Posted August 10, 2018.
Financial Atheism
Financial Atheism. Posted July 5, 2018.
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?. Posted June 19, 2018.
Bitcoin is the βcβ of Money
Beautyon explores Bitcoin as a monetary standard. Posted June 13, 2018.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance. Posted May 30, 2018.
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance. Posted May 24, 2018.
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization. Posted May 21, 2018.
Bitcoin at 10
Bitcoin at 10. Posted April 26, 2018.
Why Bitcoin Works
Jimmy song makes the case for Bitcoin versus soft money. Posted April 17, 2018.
The Many Faces of Bitcoin
Adam TachΓ© and Murad Mahmudov discuss four schools of thought related to Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2018.
The Mutual Communication Society
The Mutual Communication Society. Posted April 1, 2018.
Homo Sapiens, Evolution, Money & Bitcoin
Posted March 28, 2018, Alex Svetski gives an explanation of why Bitcoin exists.
The many traditions of non-governmental money (part i)
Nick Szabo examines the traditions and history of non-governmental money. Posted March 23, 2018.
Maduroβs Mint of King Cnut
Beautyon makes the case that Maduroβs attempt to create a new money will fail and any distraction to Bitcoin is a good thing because it gets stronger over ti...
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Batching Mental Transaction Costs
Batching Mental Transaction Costs. Posted March 2, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4). Posted February 28, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4). Posted February 26, 2018.
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth. Posted February 25, 2018.
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?. Posted February 3, 2018.
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!. Posted February 1, 2018.
Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
Stop comparing Bitcoin to the internet
Dhruv Bansal explains why 1 BTC will be worth $1M. Posted January 19, 2018.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.. Posted December 19, 2017.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.. Posted December 16, 2017.
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin. Posted December 16, 2017.
Bitcoin Theory
Bitcoin Theory. Posted December 13, 2017.
Stablecoins are doomed to fail
Stablecoins are doomed to fail. Posted December 10, 2017.
Why Token Velocity Matters
Why Token Velocity Matters. Posted December 5, 2017.
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude. Posted December 4, 2017.
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ. Posted November 16, 2017.
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians. Posted November 13, 2017.
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection. Posted November 2, 2017.
Velocity ofΒ Tokens
Velocity ofΒ Tokens. Posted October 31, 2017.
The Slow Death of the Firm
The Slow Death of the Firm. Posted October 21, 2017.
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications. Posted October 17, 2017.
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?. Posted October 9, 2017.
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics. Posted September 27, 2017.
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation. Posted September 19, 2017.
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains. Posted August 24, 2017.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.. Posted August 20, 2017.
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money. Posted August 9, 2017.
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks. Posted August 5, 2017.
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete. Posted July 11, 2017.
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts. Posted June 28, 2017.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.. Posted June 27, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork)
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork). Posted June 26, 2017.
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value. Posted June 10, 2017.
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design. Posted June 1, 2017.
Thoughts on Tokens
Thoughts on Tokens. Posted May 27, 2017.
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network. Posted May 19, 2017.
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency. Posted April 3, 2017.
The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
A stock market crash is inevitable
A stock market crash is inevitable. Posted March 13, 2017.
The Parable of Alpha
The Parable of Alpha. Posted February 13, 2017.
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions. Posted February 11, 2017.
Other definitions of Bitcoin
Other definitions of Bitcoin. Posted February 8, 2017.
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin. Posted January 27, 2017.
A Brief History of Bitcoin
A Brief History of Bitcoin. Posted January 25, 2017.
Crashes and Hyperinflation
Crashes and Hyperinflation. Posted January 8, 2017.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016. Posted December 4, 2016.
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?. Posted November 19, 2016.
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin. Posted October 4, 2016.
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi. Posted September 14, 2016.
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity. Posted September 9, 2016.
Bitcoin is not Energy
Bitcoin is not Energy. Posted August 22, 2016.
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money. Posted August 8, 2016.
The Destituent Power of Crypto
The Destituent Power of Crypto. Posted July 27, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule. Posted July 10, 2016.
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection. Posted July 8, 2016.
The Brinkmanship of Crypto
The Brinkmanship of Crypto. Posted June 9, 2016.
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency. Posted June 7, 2016.
Failure is an option
Failure is an option. Posted June 3, 2016.
What Is To Be Done
What Is To Be Done. Posted April 21, 2016.
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted. Posted March 30, 2016.
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate. Posted March 30, 2016.
Doing nothing is a choice
Doing nothing is a choice. Posted March 5, 2016.
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units. Posted February 4, 2016.
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!. Posted January 6, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.. Posted December 25, 2015.
BIP-0000
BIP-0000. Posted December 8, 2015.
Introduction
Introduction. Posted November 17, 2015.
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory. Posted November 8, 2015.
The Hashing Heart Attack
The Hashing Heart Attack. Posted October 28, 2015.
#savetherobots β Cryptocurrency for Dummies: Bitcoin and Beyond
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Bitcoin is Political
Bitcoin is Political. Posted July 1, 2015.
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age. Posted June 24, 2015.
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ. Posted June 20, 2015.
Bigger blocks another way?
Bigger blocks another way?. Posted May 27, 2015.
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?. Posted May 22, 2015.
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System. Posted May 13, 2015.
Block size and miner fees⦠again
Block size and miner fees⦠again. Posted May 5, 2015.
Time to roll out bigger blocks
Time to roll out bigger blocks. Posted May 4, 2015.
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day. Posted April 2, 2015.
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment. Posted March 11, 2015.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.. Posted February 11, 2015.
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?. Posted February 2, 2015.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange. Posted January 12, 2015.
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place. Posted January 10, 2015.
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking. Posted January 5, 2015.
Bitcoin is Not About Money
Bitcoin is Not About Money. Posted December 10, 2014.
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money. Posted December 8, 2014.
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice. Posted December 6, 2014.
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2014.
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry. Posted November 30, 2014.
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat. Posted November 22, 2014.
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin. Posted November 7, 2014.
The Legal Politics of Money
The Legal Politics of Money. Posted November 4, 2014.
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin. Posted October 27, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards. Posted October 25, 2014.
Adding Value To Bitcoin
Adding Value To Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2014.
My comments on the BitLicense
My comments on the BitLicense. Posted October 20, 2014.
The Absolute Value of Crypto
The Absolute Value of Crypto. Posted October 9, 2014.
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses. Posted September 3, 2014.
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?. Posted August 27, 2014.
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin. Posted August 13, 2014.
Speculative Attack
Speculative Attack. Posted July 4, 2014.
Bitcoin and The History of Money
Bitcoin and The History of Money. Posted June 23, 2014.
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited. Posted May 20, 2014.
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship. Posted May 16, 2014.
Capital Exit, Capital Strike
Capital Exit, Capital Strike. Posted May 16, 2014.
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account. Posted May 10, 2014.
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin. Posted May 9, 2014.
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble. Posted May 3, 2014.
How to Market Bitcoin
How to Market Bitcoin. Posted April 26, 2014.
Bitcoin is Not Democratic
Bitcoin is Not Democratic. Posted April 14, 2014.
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution. Posted April 4, 2014.
Where did the inflation go?
Where did the inflation go?. Posted March 17, 2014.
The Bitcoin runaway mine train
The Bitcoin runaway mine train. Posted March 9, 2014.
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise. Posted February 27, 2014.
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation. Posted February 27, 2014.
On Matters of Merchant Adoption
On Matters of Merchant Adoption. Posted February 25, 2014.
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any. Posted February 12, 2014.
Mt. Gox and fractional reserve banking
Mt. Gox and fractional reserve banking. Posted February 11, 2014.
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin. Posted February 10, 2014.
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow. Posted February 1, 2014.
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility. Posted January 28, 2014.
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin. Posted January 13, 2014.
Bitcoin Value Proposition
Bitcoin Value Proposition. Posted December 13, 2013.
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2013.
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2013.
Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin Volatility. Posted December 2, 2013.
Financial Insurrection
Financial Insurrection. Posted November 29, 2013.
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction. Posted November 8, 2013.
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk. Posted November 7, 2013.
Deflationary Spiral
Deflationary Spiral. Posted November 6, 2013.
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2013.
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted September 22, 2013.
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins. Posted September 14, 2013.
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2013.
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions. Posted July 22, 2013.
The universe wants one money
The universe wants one money. Posted June 28, 2013.
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble. Posted April 6, 2013.
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency. Posted April 3, 2013.
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ. Posted March 30, 2013.
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses. Posted March 25, 2013.
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?. Posted March 24, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist |
IN-DEPTH The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist. Posted March 19, 2013.
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda)
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda). Posted March 12, 2013.
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite. Posted March 6, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world |
IN-DEPTH Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world. Posted February 27, 2013.
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete. Posted February 22, 2013.
Economics of block size limit
Economics of block size limit. Posted February 22, 2013.
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins. Posted February 19, 2013.
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking. Posted January 21, 2013.
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin. Posted January 10, 2013.
You donβt create anything of value
You donβt create anything of value. Posted January 9, 2013.
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts. Posted December 24, 2012.
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining. Posted December 17, 2012.
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation. Posted December 15, 2012.
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?. Posted December 1, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Resource Allocation And Interest Rate Distortion
Michael Suede examines interest rates in a Bitcoin standard. Posted July 6, 2011.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin
The Economics Of Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β How Bitcoins Act As Money
Michael Suede looks at monetary properties of Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2011
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
The Most Dangerous Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede shares a quick reflection on Bitcoin as a major threat to governments. Posted May 26, 2011.
Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Politics
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The State of Emergency
Bitcoin and The State of Emergency. Posted December 21, 2020.
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs. Posted November 17, 2020.
Bitcoin at 12
Nic Carter reflects on 12 years of the white paper. Posted October 31, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Rhythms of History
Brandon explores how humanity repeats itself and what role Bitcoin plays in the current world. Posted October 29, 2020.
Bitcoin & Lockdowns
Bitcoin & Lockdowns. Posted October 27, 2020.
Home On The Range
Sovereign.615 outlines a framework for a Bitcoin citadel charter. Posted October 21,2020
The Way of the Digital Citadel
Yuri de Gaia explores the creation of digital citadels. Posted June 26, 2020
Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
Why we may fail Lightning
Antoine Riard explains why Lightning might be doomed or what we can do to push the stack forward. Posted September 28, 2020.
Tweet Thread: PUELLβS 21 LAWS OF BITCOIN
David lays out the unwritten laws of Bitcoin. Posted September 9, 2020.
Bitcoin as a Tool for Secession
Yuri de Gaia explores how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for secession. Posted Summer 2020.
Bitcoin: Separating Money From State
Pedro Febrero covers Bitcoinβs role in separating
Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Freedom Money β Bitcoin and the FirstΒ Amendment
Hector Rosenkrans makes the case for Bitcoin as an essential liberty like the First Amendment. Posted July 4, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is a silent protest against corrupt governments everywhere.
Tatiana Koffman pens a piece calling for the separation of state and money. Posted June 13, 2020.
Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Anarchy and Monarchy - A Natural State
Yuri de Gaia shares a post that draws comparisons between monarch and anarchy. POsted May 1, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Take action. Bitcoin is a vote.
Marty pens a quick note on the importance of voting with your money. Posted April 23, 2020.
A Rebels Renaissance
Stefen Reid shares a great article about the Bitcoin revolution. Posted April 23, 2020
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Welcome to prepping,Β Bitcoiners
Preston pens an open letter to Bitcoiners on prepping. Posted March 31, 2020.
Bitcoin mythbusting
David shares a thoughtful piece on Bitcoin FUD. Posted April 14, 2020.
ELI5: Utreexo
ELI5: Utreexo. Posted April 12, 2020.
Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
Build & Refine
Build & Refine. Posted January 5, 2020.
The rise of the individual.
Aleksander Svetski shares his thoughts on the rise of self sovereignty as a revolutionary idea, all made possible by Bitcoin. Posted December 31, 2019
The cat is out of the bag
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is here to stay and itβs free to use. Posted December 29, 2019.
Bitcoin Is The Only Way To Opt-Out
Rhythm shares why Bitcoin is so important regarding privacy and opting out. Posted November 19, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Plot Twist
Oleg shares a short plot twist. Posted October 29, 2019.
The Startup Government
Tim Draper looks at how Bitcoin and other technologies will shape our future. Posted October 10, 2019.
Bitcoin Equals Freedom
Ross Ulbricht makes the case for Bitcoin as the ultimate form of freedom. Posted September 25, 2019
Tweetstorm: Weβve Built Intermediaries
Meltem Demirors shares her opinion on whatβs being built, and why we should rethink things. Posted September 27, 2019.
The Encrypted Meaning of Crypto
Erik Cason
The Rise of the Sovereign Individual
Gigi tells us how the current times are enabling individuals to take back their sovereignty. Poseted August 22, 2019.
The Bitcoin/Government Battle is Vaporware
Jesse Lawler explains why the Government will not be able to take down Bitcoin. Posted August 21, 2019.
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value. Posted August 10, 2019.
The Moral Case for Lightning
Alex Gladstein makes the moral case for Lighning. Posted July 25, 2019.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
The Sovereign, the Subject, and Crypto-power
Erik Cason describes the power crypto brings to the individual. Posted June 24, 2019.
The Political Theology of Crypto
Erik Cason examines the power of cryptoβs political theology. Posted June 11, 2019.
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2019.
Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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Bitcoin Development: Mental Models
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models. Posted March 19, 2019.
Could Bitcoin fix the stagnant political and economic landscape?
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Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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A Human Rights Activistβs Response to Bitcoin Critics
Alex Gladstein responds to critics and makes the case for Bitcoin. Posted February 19, 2019.
Cryptosovereignty
Erik layβs out the framework for a future based on crypto rather than manβs subjective views. Posted February 3, 2019.
Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
The Lightning Network
The Lightning Network. Posted December 19, 2018.
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy. Posted November 9, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!. Posted May 21, 2018.
Bitcoin at 10
Bitcoin at 10. Posted April 26, 2018.
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ. Posted April 24, 2018.
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries. Posted April 21, 2018.
The Storm is Here
The Storm is Here. Posted April 20, 2018.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin will usher an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity
Essential tweetstorm from Murad on a great vision of a Bitcoin future. Posted April 14, 2018.
The Mutual Communication Society
The Mutual Communication Society. Posted April 1, 2018.
Why America Canβt Regulate Bitcoin
Beautyon explains why Bitcoin is unregulatable. Posted March 15, 2018.
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague. Posted March 10, 2018.
How Blockchains Will Enable Privacy
Shaan Ray describes a private future enabled by blockchain. Posted March 3, 2018.
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin. Posted December 14, 2017.
The Power of Pseudonymity
The Power of Pseudonymity. Posted December 12, 2017.
Stablecoins are doomed to fail
Stablecoins are doomed to fail. Posted December 10, 2017.
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains. Posted December 10, 2017.
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ. Posted December 4, 2017.
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude. Posted December 4, 2017.
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection. Posted November 2, 2017.
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin. Posted October 18, 2017.
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics. Posted September 27, 2017.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.. Posted August 23, 2017.
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic. Posted August 21, 2017.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.. Posted July 3, 2017.
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin. Posted June 28, 2017.
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts. Posted June 28, 2017.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.. Posted June 27, 2017.
NO!
NO!. Posted June 21, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know. Posted June 19, 2017.
From the Bottom, Up
From the Bottom, Up. Posted June 15, 2017.
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value. Posted June 10, 2017.
Coup You
Coup You. Posted June 9, 2017.
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game. Posted May 29, 2017.
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2017.
Thoughts on SegWit2MB
Thoughts on SegWit2MB. Posted April 2, 2017.
Fork wars
Fork wars. Posted March 30, 2017.
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen. Posted March 24, 2017.
A stock market crash is inevitable
A stock market crash is inevitable. Posted March 13, 2017.
The Bitcoin Filibuster
The Bitcoin Filibuster. Posted March 1, 2017.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.. Posted February 20, 2017.
The Meaning of Decentralization
The Meaning of Decentralization. Posted February 6, 2017.
What does cryptoanarchy mean
What does cryptoanarchy mean. Posted January 29, 2017.
Fungibility and Irrationality
Fungibility and Irrationality. Posted October 11, 2016.
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money. Posted August 8, 2016.
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation. Posted July 28, 2016.
The Destituent Power of Crypto
The Destituent Power of Crypto. Posted July 27, 2016.
The Brinkmanship of Crypto
The Brinkmanship of Crypto. Posted June 9, 2016.
Why Dumb Networks Are Better
Why Dumb Networks Are Better. Posted June 3, 2016.
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn. Posted May 16, 2016.
Trust No One
Trust No One. Posted May 14, 2016.
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985. Posted March 20, 2016.
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers. Posted March 7, 2016.
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ. Posted February 24, 2016.
βThis is just my opinionβ
βThis is just my opinionβ. Posted January 18, 2016.
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions. Posted December 28, 2015.
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age. Posted November 3, 2015.
Itβs All About the Blockchain
Itβs All About the Blockchain. Posted October 30, 2015.
Bitcoin is Political
Bitcoin is Political. Posted July 1, 2015.
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age. Posted June 24, 2015.
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ. Posted June 20, 2015.
The Bitcoin Gauntlet
The Bitcoin Gauntlet. Posted June 11, 2015.
Silk Meets Bitcoin
Silk Meets Bitcoin. Posted May 20, 2015.
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?. Posted May 5, 2015.
Time to roll out bigger blocks
Time to roll out bigger blocks. Posted May 4, 2015.
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day. Posted April 2, 2015.
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin. Posted March 19, 2015.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.. Posted March 8, 2015.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.. Posted January 12, 2015.
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread. Posted January 9, 2015.
Bitcoinβs People Problem
Bitcoinβs People Problem. Posted January 8, 2015.
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice. Posted December 6, 2014.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War. Posted November 24, 2014.
Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
The Legal Politics of Money
The Legal Politics of Money. Posted November 4, 2014.
My comments on the BitLicense
My comments on the BitLicense. Posted October 20, 2014.
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law. Posted October 15, 2014.
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa. Posted August 7, 2014.
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin. Posted August 7, 2014.
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State. Posted August 4, 2014.
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations. Posted May 21, 2014.
Capital Exit, Capital Strike
Capital Exit, Capital Strike. Posted May 16, 2014.
Megawatts of mining
Megawatts of mining. Posted April 28, 2014.
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner. Posted April 4, 2014.
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?. Posted March 24, 2014.
There Is No βBitcoin 2.0β
There Is No βBitcoin 2.0β. Posted March 19, 2014.
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast. Posted March 9, 2014.
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments. Posted February 14, 2014.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.. Posted January 27, 2014.
Real crypto-anarchy
Real crypto-anarchy. Posted December 28, 2013.
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity. Posted December 28, 2013.
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites. Posted December 23, 2013.
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta. Posted October 3, 2013.
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference. Posted September 8, 2013.
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination. Posted June 3, 2013.
How Bitcoin will change society
How Bitcoin will change society. Posted April 2, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist |
IN-DEPTH The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist. Posted March 19, 2013.
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda. Posted March 6, 2013.
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins. Posted February 19, 2013.
The Economics Of Bitcoin
The Economics Of Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2011.
Politics vs Technology
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Mining
Back to top ↑The Intelligent Bitcoin Miner, Part I.
Leo explores the operation mining hashpower is akin to portfolio management. Posted November 22, 2020.
Bitcoin & Lockdowns
Bitcoin & Lockdowns. Posted October 27, 2020.
Visualization of the halvingβs supply shock
Croesus shares a visual explanation of how the halving creates a supply shock on Bitcoin. Posted October 23, 2020.
Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part II.
Leo Zhang explores the magic of hashrate and mining in part 2 of a series. Posted September 15, 2020.
The Patoshi Mining Machine
Sergio speculates what Satoshi mined with. Posted August 22, 2020.
Donβt Fear the Reaper
Donβt Fear the Reaper. Posted August 23, 2020.
Bitcoin mining has the potential to save distressed heavy industrial businesses
Michael Nov and Harry Sudock explain the opportunity of industrial Bitcoin mining. Posted July 31, 2020.
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
There will be bitcoin.
Steve Barbour makes the case that the future of oil and gas is Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2020.
Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009. Posted May 20, 2020.
The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
So You Think Bitcoin Mining is Wasteful?
Daniel compares energy usage of Bitcoin and video games. Posted March 5, 2020.
No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
The Energy Standard
The Energy Standard. Posted January 21, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer. Posted December 10, 2019.
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Bitcoin Mining Fees and Storage Costs
Tamas makes the case for miners requiring certain fee threshold in order to include transactions in their blocks. Posted October 14, 2019.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value. Posted August 10, 2019.
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally. Posted June 5, 2019.
Hedging mining difficulty
Tamas Blummer
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models. Posted March 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Mining Explained in 15 Tweets
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Blockchain and Trust
Blockchain and Trust. Posted February 12, 2019.
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology. Posted February 6, 2019.
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup. Posted December 22, 2018.
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics. Posted November 23, 2018.
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM)
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM). Posted October 1, 2018.
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death. Posted August 30, 2018.
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential. Posted August 29, 2018.
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X. Posted August 19, 2018.
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword. Posted August 5, 2018.
Financial Atheism
Financial Atheism. Posted July 5, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset. Posted June 19, 2018.
Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4). Posted March 1, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4). Posted February 26, 2018.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017. Posted December 21, 2017.
Against on-chain governance
Against on-chain governance. Posted December 1, 2017.
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ. Posted November 2, 2017.
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection. Posted November 2, 2017.
The Slow Death of the Firm
The Slow Death of the Firm. Posted October 21, 2017.
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications. Posted October 17, 2017.
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate. Posted September 26, 2017.
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial)
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial). Posted September 22, 2017.
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money. Posted August 9, 2017.
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks. Posted August 5, 2017.
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test. Posted August 5, 2017.
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete. Posted July 11, 2017.
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts. Posted June 28, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork)
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork). Posted June 26, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know. Posted June 19, 2017.
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game. Posted May 29, 2017.
Bitcoin and Software Reliability
Bitcoin and Software Reliability. Posted May 27, 2017.
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2017.
Thoughts on SegWit2MB
Thoughts on SegWit2MB. Posted April 2, 2017.
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network. Posted April 1, 2017.
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity. Posted March 30, 2017.
The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
The Parable of Alpha
The Parable of Alpha. Posted February 13, 2017.
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions. Posted February 11, 2017.
Other definitions of Bitcoin
Other definitions of Bitcoin. Posted February 8, 2017.
A definition of βBitcoinβ
A definition of βBitcoinβ. Posted February 7, 2017.
Mining
Mining. Posted January 29, 2017.
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin. Posted January 27, 2017.
A Brief History of Bitcoin
A Brief History of Bitcoin. Posted January 25, 2017.
Better Fork Terminology
Better Fork Terminology. Posted December 5, 2016.
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?. Posted November 19, 2016.
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection. Posted July 8, 2016.
Bitcoin Analogies
Bitcoin Analogies. Posted July 4, 2016.
The Physics of Brute Force
The Physics of Brute Force. Posted June 19, 2016.
Why Dumb Networks Are Better
Why Dumb Networks Are Better. Posted June 3, 2016.
Failure is an option
Failure is an option. Posted June 3, 2016.
What Is To Be Done
What Is To Be Done. Posted April 21, 2016.
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted. Posted March 30, 2016.
One Chain to Rule Them All
One Chain to Rule Them All. Posted March 7, 2016.
Doing nothing is a choice
Doing nothing is a choice. Posted March 5, 2016.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.. Posted February 16, 2016.
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal. Posted February 12, 2016.
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units. Posted February 4, 2016.
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment. Posted January 14, 2016.
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!. Posted January 6, 2016.
Blockchain, What Art Thou?
Blockchain, What Art Thou?. Posted December 29, 2015.
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions. Posted December 28, 2015.
On block sizes
On block sizes. Posted November 2, 2015.
The Hashing Heart Attack
The Hashing Heart Attack. Posted October 28, 2015.
On consensus and forks
On consensus and forks. Posted August 12, 2015.
#savetherobots β Cryptocurrency for Dummies: Bitcoin and Beyond
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Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ. Posted June 8, 2015.
Hashing assurance contracts
Hashing assurance contracts. Posted May 27, 2015.
Bigger blocks another way?
Bigger blocks another way?. Posted May 27, 2015.
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?. Posted May 22, 2015.
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word. Posted May 15, 2015.
The capacity cliff
The capacity cliff. Posted May 5, 2015.
Block size and miner fees⦠again
Block size and miner fees⦠again. Posted May 5, 2015.
Why increasing the max block size is urgent
Why increasing the max block size is urgent. Posted May 4, 2015.
Time to roll out bigger blocks
Time to roll out bigger blocks. Posted May 4, 2015.
Double spending in Bitcoin
Double spending in Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2015.
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment. Posted March 11, 2015.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.. Posted March 8, 2015.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.. Posted February 11, 2015.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.. Posted January 12, 2015.
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place. Posted January 10, 2015.
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking. Posted January 5, 2015.
Pool wars?
Pool wars?. Posted December 8, 2014.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War. Posted November 24, 2014.
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat. Posted November 22, 2014.
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money. Posted November 19, 2014.
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?. Posted November 12, 2014.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin
Bitcoin traffic bulletin. Posted November 11, 2014.
Active Decentralization
Active Decentralization. Posted November 9, 2014.
7 transactions per second? Really?
7 transactions per second? Really?. Posted November 2, 2014.
The Absolute Value of Crypto
The Absolute Value of Crypto. Posted October 9, 2014.
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon. Posted October 7, 2014.
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?. Posted September 19, 2014.
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin. Posted August 7, 2014.
The gamblerβs guide to Bitcoin mining
The gamblerβs guide to Bitcoin mining. Posted June 30, 2014.
51% of the network
51% of the network. Posted June 23, 2014.
Finding 2016 blocks
Finding 2016 blocks. Posted June 16, 2014.
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties. Posted June 10, 2014.
Hash rate headaches
Hash rate headaches. Posted May 20, 2014.
Prisonerβs dilemmas?
Prisonerβs dilemmas?. Posted April 30, 2014.
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism. Posted April 29, 2014.
Megawatts of mining
Megawatts of mining. Posted April 28, 2014.
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner. Posted April 4, 2014.
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?. Posted March 24, 2014.
Chickens and eggs?
Chickens and eggs?. Posted March 19, 2014.
The Bitcoin runaway mine train
The Bitcoin runaway mine train. Posted March 9, 2014.
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast. Posted March 9, 2014.
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin. Posted February 10, 2014.
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins. Posted September 14, 2013.
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2013.
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions. Posted July 22, 2013.
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ. Posted March 30, 2013.
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite. Posted March 6, 2013.
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer. Posted January 8, 2013.
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining. Posted December 17, 2012.
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?. Posted July 14, 2011.
Technology
Back to top ↑Tweet Storm - About Schnorr Sigs
Ben Carman explains Schnorr Signatures at a high level. Posted November 22, 2020.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.. Posted November 6, 2020.
SNARKs and the future of blockchains
Ruben Somsen explains what SNARKs can and canβt do for blockchain. Posted October 3, 2020.
2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
MPPs & Wumbo Channels - Optimizing Liquidity on the Lightning Network
Roy Sheinfeld explains Wumbo and MPP on Lightning Network. Posted September 14, 2020.
All Paths Lead to Your Destination
All Paths Lead to Your Destination. Posted August 8, 2020.
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009. Posted May 20, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
ELI5: Utreexo
ELI5: Utreexo. Posted April 12, 2020.
Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
Build & Refine
Build & Refine. Posted January 5, 2020.
Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #78: 2019 Year-in-Review Special
A technical lookback at 2019 from Bitcoin Optech Newsletter. Posted December 28, 2019.
Tweetstorm: A forward look at Bitcoin
John Newbery gives a glimpse of what to expect from Bitcoin. Posted December 21, 2019.
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
Why does hashing public keys not actually provide any quantum resistance?
Andrew Chow explains how and why public key quantum resistance is not something to worry about. Posted October 16, 2019.
Reddit Response: Question on the Vulnerability of Bitcoin
Greg Maxwell posts a reply to the Bitcoin 51% attack vulnerability. Posted October 10, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing
Parker Lewis demystifies Bitcoin inherent values and explains how things work. Posted September 27, 2019.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Bitcoin, Not Blockchain
Parker Lewis makes a strong case on why itβs all about Bitcoin, not blockchain. Posted September 6, 2019.
Bitcoin Did The Things That Didnβt Scale Initially, Which Is Why It Remains The King Today
Anthony Pompliano draws comparisons between Bitcoinβs early days and advice to startups from Paul Graham. Posted August 19, 2019.
Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
Tweet: Proof of Work Equivalent Days
Bitcoin peaks ATH for PoW equivalent days. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
Statechains: Non-custodial Off-chain Bitcoin Transfer
Ruben Somsen lays out his proposal for statechains, a novel way to transfer Bitcoin off-chain. Posted June 4, 2019.
Decentralizing Bitcoinβs Last Mile With Mobile Mesh Networks
Richard Myers explains the power of mobile mesh networks and how to further decentralize the Bitcoin network. Posted May 29, 2019.
Understanding (and Mitigating) Re-Orgs
Anthony Lusardi explains re-orgs in simple terms. Posted May 21, 2019.
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions. Posted March 20, 2019.
Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
Is economic life really zero-sum?
Is economic life really zero-sum?. Posted March 5, 2019.
Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
The Lightning Network
The Lightning Network. Posted December 19, 2018.
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter. Posted November 14, 2018.
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy. Posted November 9, 2018.
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential. Posted August 29, 2018.
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X. Posted August 19, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset. Posted June 19, 2018.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance. Posted May 30, 2018.
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing. Posted May 29, 2018.
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!. Posted May 21, 2018.
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ. Posted April 24, 2018.
A Guide To Bitcoinβs Technical Brilliance (For Non-Programmers)
Lucas Nuzzi attempts to provide a semi-technical guide to key aspects of Bitcoinβs technology. Posted April 15, 2018
Meditations on Fraud Proofs
Paul Sztorc explains the ins and outs of Fraud proofs. Fraud Proofs address the problem of learning that a Bitcoin header is invalid (despite it being PoW va...
Proof-of-Stake & the Wrong Engineering Mindset
Hugo Nguyen explains why PoS is flawed. Posted March 18,2018.
Crypto Innovation Spotlight: Schnorr Signatures
Spencer Bogart highlights some key features in Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 22, 2018.
Excited for Schnorr signatures
Murch recaps the pending BIP technology, Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 3, 2018.
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?. Posted February 3, 2018.
Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
The Power of Pseudonymity
The Power of Pseudonymity. Posted December 12, 2017.
Bitcoin Network Effects
Bitcoin Network Effects. Posted December 11, 2017.
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains. Posted December 10, 2017.
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency. Posted November 27, 2017.
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ. Posted November 2, 2017.
The Slow Death of the Firm
The Slow Death of the Firm. Posted October 21, 2017.
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin. Posted October 18, 2017.
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains. Posted August 24, 2017.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.. Posted August 23, 2017.
How SegWit makes security better
How SegWit makes security better. Posted August 8, 2017.
Against the Minimum Majority Measure
Against the Minimum Majority Measure. Posted July 28, 2017.
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?. Posted July 21, 2017.
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless. Posted July 7, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork)
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork). Posted June 26, 2017.
NO!
NO!. Posted June 21, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know. Posted June 19, 2017.
Coup You
Coup You. Posted June 9, 2017.
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking. Posted June 6, 2017.
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game. Posted May 29, 2017.
Thoughts on Tokens
Thoughts on Tokens. Posted May 27, 2017.
Bitcoin and Software Reliability
Bitcoin and Software Reliability. Posted May 27, 2017.
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network. Posted April 1, 2017.
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen. Posted March 24, 2017.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
The Bitcoin Filibuster
The Bitcoin Filibuster. Posted March 1, 2017.
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder. Posted February 20, 2017.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.. Posted February 20, 2017.
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2017.
A definition of βBitcoinβ
A definition of βBitcoinβ. Posted February 7, 2017.
The Meaning of Decentralization
The Meaning of Decentralization. Posted February 6, 2017.
Against the Hard Fork
Against the Hard Fork. Posted December 6, 2016.
Better Fork Terminology
Better Fork Terminology. Posted December 5, 2016.
Software is the Weirding Way.
Software is the Weirding Way.. Posted November 14, 2016.
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 25, 2016.
Redactable Bitcoin
Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 21, 2016.
Fat Protocols
Fat Protocols. Posted August 8, 2016.
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation. Posted July 28, 2016.
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money. Posted July 13, 2016.
Bitcoin Analogies
Bitcoin Analogies. Posted July 4, 2016.
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage. Posted June 25, 2016.
The Physics of Brute Force
The Physics of Brute Force. Posted June 19, 2016.
Why Dumb Networks Are Better
Why Dumb Networks Are Better. Posted June 3, 2016.
Beach Boy Bitcoin
Beach Boy Bitcoin. Posted May 6, 2016.
One Chain to Rule Them All
One Chain to Rule Them All. Posted March 7, 2016.
How Soon is βNowβ?
How Soon is βNowβ?. Posted March 7, 2016.
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire. Posted March 7, 2016.
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ. Posted February 24, 2016.
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal. Posted February 12, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.. Posted January 21, 2016.
βThis is just my opinionβ
βThis is just my opinionβ. Posted January 18, 2016.
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment. Posted January 14, 2016.
Blockchain, What Art Thou?
Blockchain, What Art Thou?. Posted December 29, 2015.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.. Posted December 25, 2015.
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit. Posted December 22, 2015.
Why is Bitcoin forking?
Why is Bitcoin forking?. Posted August 15, 2015.
On consensus and forks
On consensus and forks. Posted August 12, 2015.
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ. Posted June 20, 2015.
Silk Meets Bitcoin
Silk Meets Bitcoin. Posted May 20, 2015.
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin. Posted May 16, 2015.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.. Posted May 12, 2015.
Crash landing
Crash landing. Posted May 7, 2015.
The capacity cliff
The capacity cliff. Posted May 5, 2015.
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1. Posted April 28, 2015.
Replace by fee
Replace by fee. Posted March 28, 2015.
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread. Posted January 9, 2015.
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2014.
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin. Posted November 7, 2014.
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands. Posted October 16, 2014.
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?. Posted September 19, 2014.
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing. Posted August 1, 2014.
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem. Posted May 23, 2014.
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2014.
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments. Posted February 14, 2014.
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash. Posted December 18, 2013.
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter. Posted December 16, 2013.
Merge avoidance
Merge avoidance. Posted December 11, 2013.
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance. Posted October 19, 2013.
A network of your peers
A network of your peers. Posted October 4, 2013.
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta. Posted October 3, 2013.
The libbitcoin Manifesto
The libbitcoin Manifesto. Posted September 23, 2013.
Satoshi on Bitcoin design
Satoshi on Bitcoin design. Posted September 19, 2013.
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs. Posted June 10, 2013.
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer. Posted January 8, 2013.
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ. Posted October 12, 2012.
How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
Bitcoin, what took ye so long?
Nick Szabo talks about hindsight and Bitcoin. Posted May 2011.
Beautyon
Back to top ↑Misjudging Bitcoin
Beautyon explore how a court ruling on Bitcoin mischaracterizes it. Posted July 27, 2020.
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On making Bitcoin easier
Small tweetstorm from Beautyon regarding making Bitcoin easier. Posted October 1, 2019.
When the Price of Bitcoin Rises
enter excerpt here
The Bitcoin Light Bulb Moment
Beautyon shares thightbulb moment for Bitcoin compared to the evolution of lightbulbs. Posted January 8th 2019.
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter. Posted November 14, 2018.
Bitcoin is the βcβ of Money
Beautyon explores Bitcoin as a monetary standard. Posted June 13, 2018.
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance. Posted May 24, 2018.
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!. Posted May 21, 2018.
Bitcoin at 10
Bitcoin at 10. Posted April 26, 2018.
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ. Posted April 24, 2018.
The Storm is Here
The Storm is Here. Posted April 20, 2018.
Maduroβs Mint of King Cnut
Beautyon makes the case that Maduroβs attempt to create a new money will fail and any distraction to Bitcoin is a good thing because it gets stronger over ti...
Why America Canβt Regulate Bitcoin
Beautyon explains why Bitcoin is unregulatable. Posted March 15, 2018.
Why You Canβt Have Blockchain Without Bitcoin.
Why You Canβt Have Blockchain Without Bitcoin.. Posted March 8, 2018.
Future Bitcoin Flow
Future Bitcoin Flow. Posted March 8, 2018.
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!. Posted February 1, 2018.
Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.. Posted December 16, 2017.
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin. Posted December 14, 2017.
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ. Posted December 4, 2017.
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin. Posted October 18, 2017.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.. Posted August 20, 2017.
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted. Posted August 15, 2017.
Is Bitcoin Money?
Is Bitcoin Money?. Posted August 9, 2017.
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin. Posted June 28, 2017.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.. Posted June 27, 2017.
NO!
NO!. Posted June 21, 2017.
From the Bottom, Up
From the Bottom, Up. Posted June 15, 2017.
Coup You
Coup You. Posted June 9, 2017.
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking. Posted June 6, 2017.
Bitcoin and Software Reliability
Bitcoin and Software Reliability. Posted May 27, 2017.
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm. Posted May 15, 2017.
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2017.
The Pillar and the Pond
The Pillar and the Pond. Posted April 21, 2017.
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity. Posted March 30, 2017.
The Bitcoin Filibuster
The Bitcoin Filibuster. Posted March 1, 2017.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.. Posted February 20, 2017.
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2017.
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin. Posted January 27, 2017.
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News. Posted December 21, 2016.
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?. Posted November 19, 2016.
Software is the Weirding Way.
Software is the Weirding Way.. Posted November 14, 2016.
Fungibility and Irrationality
Fungibility and Irrationality. Posted October 11, 2016.
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin. Posted October 4, 2016.
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity. Posted September 9, 2016.
Bitcoin is not Energy
Bitcoin is not Energy. Posted August 22, 2016.
Bitcoin Analogies
Bitcoin Analogies. Posted July 4, 2016.
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum. Posted June 17, 2016.
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency. Posted June 7, 2016.
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn. Posted May 16, 2016.
Trust No One
Trust No One. Posted May 14, 2016.
Beach Boy Bitcoin
Beach Boy Bitcoin. Posted May 6, 2016.
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted. Posted March 30, 2016.
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate. Posted March 30, 2016.
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985. Posted March 20, 2016.
How Soon is βNowβ?
How Soon is βNowβ?. Posted March 7, 2016.
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire. Posted March 7, 2016.
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ. Posted February 24, 2016.
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal. Posted February 12, 2016.
The Flat Screen Dilemma
The Flat Screen Dilemma. Posted February 4, 2016.
βThis is just my opinionβ
βThis is just my opinionβ. Posted January 18, 2016.
BIP-0000
BIP-0000. Posted December 8, 2015.
The Bitcoin Gauntlet
The Bitcoin Gauntlet. Posted June 11, 2015.
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ. Posted June 8, 2015.
Silk Meets Bitcoin
Silk Meets Bitcoin. Posted May 20, 2015.
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day. Posted April 2, 2015.
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread. Posted January 9, 2015.
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin. Posted November 7, 2014.
The Bitcoin Future: Super Cell London
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Bitcoin is Not Democratic
Bitcoin is Not Democratic. Posted April 14, 2014.
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2014.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.. Posted January 27, 2014.
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites. Posted December 23, 2013.
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash. Posted December 18, 2013.
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter. Posted December 16, 2013.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Privacy
Back to top ↑All Paths Lead to Your Destination
All Paths Lead to Your Destination. Posted August 8, 2020.
True Names Not Required
True Names Not Required. Posted August 7, 2020.
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.. Posted January 31, 2020.
Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
How to Resist Censorship with Bitcoin
Elaine shares how to destroy financial censorship is simply by using Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Matrix
Meltem gets us questioning if weβve actually taken the βred pillβ. Posted October 25, 2019.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
Hackers and Sphincters
Hackers and Sphincters. Posted June 28, 2019.
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient. Posted June 5, 2019.
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models. Posted March 19, 2019.
Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
Privacy and Cryptocurrency, Part I: How Private is Bitcoin?
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Blockchain and Trust
Blockchain and Trust. Posted February 12, 2019.
Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology. Posted February 6, 2019.
Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox. Posted January 5, 2019.
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy. Posted November 9, 2018.
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?. Posted October 16, 2018.
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X. Posted August 19, 2018.
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword. Posted August 5, 2018.
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization. Posted May 21, 2018.
How Blockchains Will Enable Privacy
Shaan Ray describes a private future enabled by blockchain. Posted March 3, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4). Posted February 27, 2018.
Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains. Posted December 10, 2017.
Privacy on the blockchain
Privacy on the blockchain. Posted October 5, 2017.
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial)
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial). Posted September 22, 2017.
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy. Posted August 3, 2017.
The Rubber Hose Factor
The Rubber Hose Factor. Posted July 28, 2017.
Against the Minimum Majority Measure
Against the Minimum Majority Measure. Posted July 28, 2017.
What does cryptoanarchy mean
What does cryptoanarchy mean. Posted January 29, 2017.
Fungibility and Irrationality
Fungibility and Irrationality. Posted October 11, 2016.
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity. Posted September 9, 2016.
The Brinkmanship of Crypto
The Brinkmanship of Crypto. Posted June 9, 2016.
Trust No One
Trust No One. Posted May 14, 2016.
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985. Posted March 20, 2016.
Doing nothing is a choice
Doing nothing is a choice. Posted March 5, 2016.
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age. Posted November 3, 2015.
Itβs All About the Blockchain
Itβs All About the Blockchain. Posted October 30, 2015.
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry. Posted October 8, 2015.
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ. Posted June 8, 2015.
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1. Posted April 28, 2015.
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day. Posted April 2, 2015.
Antifragile Bitcoin
Antifragile Bitcoin. Posted January 16, 2015.
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares. Posted December 24, 2014.
Bitcoin is Not About Money
Bitcoin is Not About Money. Posted December 10, 2014.
Active Decentralization
Active Decentralization. Posted November 9, 2014.
Adding Value To Bitcoin
Adding Value To Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2014.
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses. Posted September 3, 2014.
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise. Posted February 27, 2014.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.. Posted January 27, 2014.
Real crypto-anarchy
Real crypto-anarchy. Posted December 28, 2013.
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity. Posted December 28, 2013.
Merge avoidance
Merge avoidance. Posted December 11, 2013.
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2013.
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking. Posted January 21, 2013.
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?. Posted July 14, 2011.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
Politics vs Technology
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CY19 Q2
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is Secure Money
JW Weatherman makes the case for Bitcoin as a secure money in this brief tweetstorm. Posted June 29, 2019.
Full Reserve Banking with Bitcoin
Tamas Blummer makes the case for full reserve banking with Bitcoin as the reserve asset. Posted June 28, 2019.
The Sovereign, the Subject, and Crypto-power
Erik Cason describes the power crypto brings to the individual. Posted June 24, 2019.
Money, Banking, Bitcoin, and Libra
Allen Farrington paints a dystopian future and makes the case for money that is open, permissionless, neutral, private, and sound. Posted June 22, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Common Tongue
Robert Breedlove shedβs some light on the Bitcoin and cryptoasset universe in an exoteric nutshell. Posted June 19, 2019.
Bitcoin is the Antivirus (Mushroom Medicine)βββPart 3/4
Brandon Quittem expands on his 4 part series drawing comparisons between mushrooms and Bitcoin. Posted June 20, 2019.
Bitcoin Average Dormancy
David Puell and Reginald Smith explore dormancy as a metric of Bitcoinβs long-term economic health. Posted June 20, 2019.
Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
There Can Be Only One
Tamas Blummer makes his case for Bitcoinβs strongest argument, the definition of time with computation. Posted June 18, 2019.
The Golden Ratio Multiplier
Philip Swift shares the Golden Ratio Multiplier which he believes will be a useful investment tool in this coming market cycle for identifying areas of profi...
The Political Theology of Crypto
Erik Cason examines the power of cryptoβs political theology. Posted June 11, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Money is the most important field
Hasu makes the case for money being the most important field of study over the next 20 years. Posted June 6, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Touchpoints
Vijay Boyapati shares a strategy for engaging people with Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Statechains: Non-custodial Off-chain Bitcoin Transfer
Ruben Somsen lays out his proposal for statechains, a novel way to transfer Bitcoin off-chain. Posted June 4, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin rescues the human
Conner Brown shares a brief tweetstorm on Bitcoin rescuing humanity from itself. Posted June 3, 2019.
Satoshiβs Rebuttal of Modern Monetary Theory
Jack Purdy makes the case for Bitcoin as a sound money alternative to todays easy money. Posted June 3, 2019.
Introducing Binary Adjusted BDD, VOCD and Reserve Risk
Hans Hauge explains Binary Adjusted Bitcoin Days Destroyed which build on BDD. Posted May 30, 2019.
Satoshiβs vision for bitcoin as told by its predecessors
Tony Sheng explores attempts at digital currencies before the Bitcoin experiment and how those projects influenced Bitcoin. Posted May 28, 2019.
How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Tweetstorm: On Bitcoin Culture
Neil Woodfine cranks out a noteworthy tweetstorm that disects Bitcoin culture. Posted May 24, 2019.
Golds Best Use Case Is Bitcoin
Anthony Elia discusses the gold industryβs attempt at spreading FUD and why Bitcoin is here to stay.
The World Is Growing Tired of Government-Controlled Fiat Currencies
Austrian economist, Douglas French, discusses the peopleβs desire to get out of fiat and governments trying to keep their power. Posted May 23, 2019.
Bitcoin could change the game for foreign aid
Alex Gladstein makes the case for Bitcoin as a powerful tool to move money to people in need where they might not be able to receive foreign aid. Posted May ...
Crypto Voices 2019 Q1 Global Monetary Base
Crypto Voices publishes their quarterly look at the Global Monetary Base. Posted May 22, 2019.
Understanding (and Mitigating) Re-Orgs
Anthony Lusardi explains re-orgs in simple terms. Posted May 21, 2019.
Bitcoin: an Accounting Revolution
Permabull Nino explains why cryptocurrencies are fundamentally valuable from the absolute first principles.
Five Fundamental Effects in Bitcoin
Bitcoinβs value comes from supply and demand and this article supports this thesis by looking at 5 fundamentals. By Prateek Goorha. Posted May 19, 2019.
Bitcoin is the worst enemy of communism and dictatorship
A short essay from Merwane DraΓ― on the power of Bitcoin over the state. Posted May 18, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Security is Fine
Dan Held examines the growing Bitcoin network and explains how itβs security is growing and how it will be sustained over time via fees rather than block sub...
Lightning at the End of the Tunnel
Roy Sheinfeld reviews the road ahead for Lightning adoption. Posted May 14, 2019.
Cryptocurrencies & Their Effects On Monetary Policy
Deniz ΓzgΓΌr shares a report that lays out crypto from start to finish. Posted May 14, 2019.
Differentiating Against Bitcoin
Sourabh lays describes why differentiating against Bitcoin is really hard. Posted May 11, 2019.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
No, You Canβt Just βRollback Bitcoinβ
The reorg FUD is real and Eric Olszewski sets the record straight. Posted May 9, 2019.
A modest proposal regarding Bitcoin mining
Nic Carter trolls us all with a proposal to organize miners for a pro-reorg future. Posted May 9, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Jimmy on the reorg
Classic Jimmy Song on the Bitcoin reorg conversation. Posted May 8, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Ari Paul on the reorg and itβs feasibility
Ari Paul lays out the feasibility of a Bitcoin chain reorg. Posted May 8, 2019.
How to bribe miners to re-org?
Tamas Blummer shares a scenario of a Bitcoin reorg. Posted May 8, 2019.
Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Valueβββand Thatβs Great
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin is the ultimate store of wealth BECAUSE it has no intrinsic value. Posted May 8, 2019.
Why learn to program with Bitcoinβs Lightning network?
Very simple fundamentals on why you should pick up Lightning Network. Posted by Pierre Rochard on May 7, 2019.
Why Blockchain is Not the Answer
A reexamination at a failed narrative. Jimmy Song makes the case that blockchain is nothing without Bitcoin. Posted May 7, 2019.
BTC Long/Short MVRV difference indicates an end of the bear cycle
Valentin expands on the MVRV ratio and adds insight to the data that indicates an end to the bear market. Posted May 7, 2019.
Bitcoin - The Unseizable Asset
Rayne Steinberg lays out a case for Bitcoin surrounding itβs unseizable nature. Posted May 2, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Gravity
Gigi explains ideas and Bitcoin and lays out the challenges of changing Bitcoin. One does not simply change Bitcoin. Posted May 1, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis
Spencer Bogart takes a look at survey data that shows Bitcoin is top of mind in young adults mind. Posted April 30, 2019.
Introducing SOPR: spent outputs to predict bitcoin lows and tops
Renato Shirakashi introduces SOPR, which is a new oscillating indicator that signals when major supply changes occur. Posted April 25, 2019.
Lightning is Only the Beginning: The Emerging Bitcoin Stack
Spencer Bogart shares thoughts on the emerging layers in the Bitcoin network, Lightning and beyond. Posted April 25, 2019
Tweetstorm: Adoption by number of users
A tweetstorm from Nic Carter that looks at user adoption. Posted April 24, 2019.
A Monetary Layer for the Internet
Thib pulls back the curtains to look at the emerging layers in the Bitcoin network. Posted April 24, 2019.
This Key Part Of Bitcoinβs History Is What Separates It From Competitors
Kyle Torpey reminds us of Bitcoin history and why itβs so different from the competition. Posted April 23, 2019.
Bitcoin fundamentals continue to strengthen
Pomp posts another fire post. If you like charts, youβll love this one. Posted April 23, 2019.
An open letter on scaling bitcoin
Joseph Dallago replies to Nic Carterβs piece on scaling Bitcoin. Posted April 22, 2019.
The Road to $1m perΒ Bitcoin
David Parkinson makes the case for $1m per Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2019.
How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer discusses soft fork mechanics. Posted April 17, 2019.
A few thoughts on what bitcoins are
Joe Kendzicky makes a case to define βbitcoinsβ the noun form. Posted April 17, 2019.
The Return of the Deniers and the Revenge ofΒ Patoshi
Sergio Demian Lerner shares thoughts and evidence of a single person acting as Satoshi in regarding to mining. Posted April 16, 2019.
The Race to Acquire One Bitcoin: Timeβs Running Out
Jared explains why now is the time to acquire because it wonβt get any easier.
Iβm Not an International DrugΒ Dealer
Privacy matters. Meltem delivers a great piece to share with friends and family. Posted April 15, 2019.
How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
When did Bitcoinβs investment era begin? A study using NVT.
Willy Woo looks at the historical charts on Bitcoin and makes a case for when investing began. Posted April 13, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Weapon
Hector Rosenkrans looks at his own life experiences and tells us why Bitcoin is a weapon to take the power back. Posted April 11, 2019.
Experiments on Cumulative Destruction
David Puell and Willy Woo lay out new models for the concept of destruction into price analysis. Posted April 9, 2019.
The Puell Multiple
Cryptopoiesis looks at several charts from David Puell that help illustrate his ideas on the coming bull market. Posted April 4, 2019.
Crypto - Time to Take it at the Flood
Rayne Steinberg penβs a quick read on why you should get in sooner than later. Posted April 4, 2019.
When the Price of Bitcoin Rises
enter excerpt here
Technological Teachings of Bitcoin
Part 3 of 3 from Gigi, Posted April 2, 2019.
The case for a small allocation to Bitcoin
Wences Cesares makes the case for why an allocation of your portfolio must be Bitcoin. Posted April 11, 2019
Bitcoin: An insurance policy against the largest monetary and fiscal policy experiment in human history
Weβre in a transformational time which calls for new financial models. Enter Bitcoin. Travis lays out a case for holding Bitcoin. Posted April 1, 2019.
CY19 Q3
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Weβve Built Intermediaries
Meltem Demirors shares her opinion on whatβs being built, and why we should rethink things. Posted September 27, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing
Parker Lewis demystifies Bitcoin inherent values and explains how things work. Posted September 27, 2019.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
A Note On Variance in Bitcoin Mining
Christopher Bendiksen explains variance in Bitcoin mining and what it means in relation to the recent VERY temporary drop in hashrate. Posted September 25, 2...
Bitcoinβs power oscillator
Harold Christopher Burger introduces the Bitcoin power oscillator. Posted September 20, 2019.
Tweetstorm: How to Outperform Bitcoin
Michiel Lescrauwaet rolls out his tehesis on how to outperform Bitcoin. Posted September 19, 2019.
Discovering Bitcoin: A Brief Overview From Cavemen to the Lightning Network
Giacomo Zucco shares a 7 part series on the history of Bitcoin. Posted September 2019.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Tweetstorm: How do you know itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin now?
Hasu makes the case on why itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin. Posted September 12, 2019.
The Encrypted Meaning of Crypto
Erik Cason
Tweetstorm: 21 Charts
Hans Hauge shares 21 charts that paint a wonderful picture on the state of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2019.
Mainstream Media of Exchange
Knut Svanholm discusses how Bitcoin is a grassroots movement and is indeed a currency.Posted September 6, 2019
A most peaceful revolution
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the revolution we have been waiting for. Posted September 7, 2019.
Bitcoin, Not Blockchain
Parker Lewis makes a strong case on why itβs all about Bitcoin, not blockchain. Posted September 6, 2019.
Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Harold Christopher Burger shares a simple article that uses time-based equations to model Bitcoinβs price. Posted September 4, 2019.
Bitcoin Positive Feedback Loops
Ben Davenport diagrams the multiple Bitcoin positive feedback loops. Posted August 28, 2019.
Applying Carl Menger to the Monetization of Bitcoin
Rollo McFloogle the relationship between principles from Carl Menger and Bitcoin. Posted August 25, 2019.
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
Bitcoin for safety
James OβBeirne shares his opinion on where we are headed financially. Posted August 24, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Too Slow
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin is not too slow, why it operates at the speed it does, and how it will scale. Posted August 23, 2019.
The Rise of the Sovereign Individual
Gigi tells us how the current times are enabling individuals to take back their sovereignty. Poseted August 22, 2019.
The Bitcoin/Government Battle is Vaporware
Jesse Lawler explains why the Government will not be able to take down Bitcoin. Posted August 21, 2019.
Bitcoin Did The Things That Didnβt Scale Initially, Which Is Why It Remains The King Today
Anthony Pompliano draws comparisons between Bitcoinβs early days and advice to startups from Paul Graham. Posted August 19, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Performance Against Bitcoin
Willy Woo shares a chart that illustrates alt performance in BTC. Posted August 17, 2019.
Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
Bitcoin Does Not Waste Energy
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoinβs energy consumption is justified. Posted August 16, 2019.
Tweet: Opinion on Wealth Concentration
Tweets on Wealth Concentration. Posted by Nic Carter on August 14, 2019.
Projection and Throwness
The Bitcoin Observer describes an overlooked advantage that Bitcoin has over traditional forms of commodity money. Posted August 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Not Too Volatile
Parker Lewis explains volatility and why itβs important to understanding Bitcoin. Posted August 9, 2019.
Bitcoin Layers
Joe Rodgers makes the case for defining Bitcoin scaling layers. Posted 8-8-2019.
Proof of Life
Gigi makes the case for Bitcoin being a living organism. Posted August 7, 2019.
Bitcoin Canβt Be Copied
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin can never be copied and how a minority is forcing its will upon the masses. Posted August 2, 2019.
We Need Bitcoin Full Nodes. Economic Ones.
Stadicus makes the case for more full nodes. Posted August 1, 2019.
Tweet: Proof of Work Equivalent Days
Bitcoin peaks ATH for PoW equivalent days. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoinβs Power Balance
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Introducing the Difficulty Ribbon, signaling the best times to buy Bitcoin
Willy Woo introduces a new signal, the Difficulty Ribbon. Posted August 1, 2019.
Tweet: This is my favorite graph, whatβs yours?
Pierre Rochard posts his favorite Bitcoin graph. Posted July 31, 2019.
Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Libra
Alex Svetski looks at Bitcoin in comparison to the blockchain meme and Libra. Posted July 30, 2019.
Why Bitcoin Needs to Become a Medium of Exchange
Roy Sheinfeld makes the case for why Bitcoin needs to become a MoE asap. Posted July 29, 2019.
Every Investment is Speculation - Move on
Jeff Dorman debunks fud on Bitcoin investment and speculation. Posted July 29, 2019.
Gradually, Then Suddenly
Parker Lewis introduces a new series and explains why he believes Bitcoin is money. Posted August 2, 2019.
The Moral Case for Lightning
Alex Gladstein makes the moral case for Lighning. Posted July 25, 2019.
Breaking Down the Bitcoin Lightning Network: eltoo
Brandon Arvanaghi dives into an update to the Lightning Network via proposed updates in eltoo. Posted July 25, 2019
Tweetstorm: On Bitcoin Paradigm Shifts
Meltem Demirors lasy out the Bitcoin paradigm shift that is occuring. Posted July 23, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoinβs year to year price level
Yassine Elmandjra posts a post that sums it all up. Posted July 23, 2019.
Symmetrical and asymmetrical power
Oleg Andreev explains the difference betweet symmetrical and asymmetrical power. Posted July 23, 2019.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Why People Think Bitcoin Miners Are Not Intermediaries
Angela Walch works through a thought experiment as she explores why people thinks people think Bitcoin miners are not intermediaries.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
Bitcoin and Energy Consumption - Rebuttal
Dr. C lays out rebuttals to several Bitcoin energy consumption arguments. Posted July 16, 2019.
Bitcoin Recapitulation
Mircea Popescu tells us about Bitcoinβs smallest unit, the satoshi. Posted July 15, 2019.
Why God Loves Bitcoin
Adam Paul Moore makes the case for Bitcoinβs morality. Posted July 12, 2019.
Technical: A Brief History of Payment Channels: from Satoshi to Lightning Network
Alan Manuel K. Gloria shares the bacakstory of payment channels and makes the case that Bitcoin scales! Posted July 12, 2019.
Bitcoin Is a Human Right
Nik Bhatia makes the case for Bitcoin as a human right. Posted July 12, 2019.
BetterHash: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining With New Hashing Protocols
Stop and Decrypt makes the case for a new mining protocol that will help to decentralize mining controls away from pool operators. Posted Julyt 14, 2019.
Tweet: The Times They are a Changing
Matt Walsh posts a chart that details the timeline of Bitcoin opion with bankers. Posted July 11, 2019.
Pathways for DeFi on Bitcoin
Mohamed Fouda explains ways that Bitcoin is being onramped to DeFi. Posted July 10, 2019.
The differences between Bitcoin and Libra should matter to policymakers
Peter Van Valkenburgh draws a line in the sand between Libra and Bitcoin. Posted July 8, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Smarter Than Politicians And Central Bankers
Anthony Pompliano makes the case (again) for Bitcoin. Posted July 8, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Inflation is Cruel
Ben Prentice lays out a fire tweetstorm putting inflation on blast. Posted July 6, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Founders and Cryptocurrency
Jake Chervinsky shares his thoughts on what our founders would thijnk of cryptocurrency. Posted July 4, 2019.
Tweetsorm: SIDECHAINS ARE NOT LAYER 2
Georgios Konstantopoulos shares a much needed tweetstorm where he describes the difference between sidechains and L2. Posted July 4, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Department of Defense: The Case For A Global Reserve Currency With No Guns
Anthony Pompliano rings the bell for a peaceful Bitcoin revolution. Posted July 1, 2019.
Bitcoin, The Dollar And Facebookβs Cryptocurrency
Caitlin Long breaks it down in plain english, βtraditional financial markets may be more price-stable than Bitcoin short-term, but will periodically face sys...
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Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
The rise of the individual.
Aleksander Svetski shares his thoughts on the rise of self sovereignty as a revolutionary idea, all made possible by Bitcoin. Posted December 31, 2019
Bending Bitcoin β The Principle of Hard Money
Ben Kaufman explains hard money and why Bitcoin is such. Posted December 30, 2019
The cat is out of the bag
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is here to stay and itβs free to use. Posted December 29, 2019.
Bitcoin As a Startup
Hass McCook lays out his thesis on how Bitcoin is evolving in stages much like a startup raises capital. Posted December 29, 2019
Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #78: 2019 Year-in-Review Special
A technical lookback at 2019 from Bitcoin Optech Newsletter. Posted December 28, 2019.
Information Theory of Money
Dan Held explains how Bitcoin will reshape our society. Posted December 27, 2019.
Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Bitcoin is a information channel
Acrual expands his meaning behind βlow entropy carrierβ. Posted December 22, 2019.
Tweetstorm: A forward look at Bitcoin
John Newbery gives a glimpse of what to expect from Bitcoin. Posted December 21, 2019.
The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Bitcoin and the Tyranny of Time Scarcity
Robert Breedlove makes the case for harnessing time scarcity as a means to break free of the monetary shackles put upon us by the state. Posted December 19, ...
Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Ignorance about Bitcoin Disguised as Caution
Rollo McFloogle debunks a recent piece by Austrian economist Jeffrey Tucker, and in doing so builds a case for Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2019.
Tweetstorm: A Decade in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi hammers out a recap of Bitcoinβs last decade. Posted December 5, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
Debunking Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Marcel Burger digs into the corridor of growth. Posted November 30, 2019
Bitcoin Operating System
Aleksander Svetski makes the case for Bitcoin as a new monetary network, not a payments technology.
Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Digital Money
Phil Bonello reviews the importance of Bitcoin Iβm a world of digital money. Posted November 26, 2019.
Paxful is the Most Important Bitcoin Company You Arenβt Paying Attention to.
Matt Ahlborg shares how Paxful is delivering money services in places youβd never expect. Posted November 25, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoin is the worldβs only independent central bank
Pierre Rochard shares a simple chart that illustrates the title. Posted November 22, 2019.
Bitcoin Is The Only Way To Opt-Out
Rhythm shares why Bitcoin is so important regarding privacy and opting out. Posted November 19, 2019.
Tweetstorm: How I explain Bitcoin to normiesβ¦
Willy Woo breaks down his approach to non-Bitcoiners. Posted November 17, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
The Last Mortal Man
Part 2 from Hased Entropyβs series of short stories. Posted November 13, 2019.
Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
The Sovereign Individual Investment Thesis
Phil Bonello lays out an investment thesis based on principles in the Sovereign Individual. Posted November 12, 2019.
Bitcoin Cannot be Banned
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin cannot be banned. Posted November 8, 2019
An Open Letter to Ray Dalio re: Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove addresses macro investing legend, Ray Dalio, regarding his position on Bitcoin. Posted November 8, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
The Triumvirate of Liquidity
Nik Bhatia explains how Bitcoin is both digital gold and digital Treasuries, and has all the makings of the worldβs next risk-free asset. Posted November 6, ...
Johannes Trithemius, Archmage of Secrets
David Morris shares the story of the first known cryptographer. Posted November 6, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
Bitcoin, life, and time.
zen βΏ shares a quick read on time a scarcity. Posted November 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Oxhearding
Dennis Reimann applies the 10 Buddhist Oxhearding principles to Bitcoin. Posted November 4, 2019.
What Hath Satoshi Wrought
Hashed Entropy shares the first in a future series of short stories. Posted November 2, 2019.
Why does hashing public keys not actually provide any quantum resistance?
Andrew Chow explains how and why public key quantum resistance is not something to worry about. Posted October 16, 2019.
Volatility as information
Acrualdigs into the power of volatility in this quick read. Posted October 31, 2019
Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Plot Twist
Oleg shares a short plot twist. Posted October 29, 2019.
The Real Wisdom behind Proof of Work
Ferdous Bhai shares a couple thoughts about the magic of PoW. Posted Octover 29, 2019.
All 21 Million Bitcoin Already Exist
Phil goes galactic exploring Bitcoinβs 21m hardcap. Posted October 25, 2019.
The Legend of Satoshi Nakamoto
Erik shares some glorious opinions on Satoshi Nakamoto. Posted October 24, 2019.
A Fossil Fuel Future for Bitcoin Mining
Maximilian Fiege explores the future of Bitcoin mining. Posted October 22, 2019.
Tweetstorm: 5 Insanely Bullish Charts for Bitcoin
James Todaro shares a couple charts that show a bullish case for Bitcoin. Posted September 20, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not a Pyramid Scheme
Parker Lewis addresses yet more FUD. Posted October 18, 2019.
Money and time
Acrual shares a quick perspective on why Bitcoin is the best way to value time. Posted October 17, 2019.
Bitcoin is for Stackers
Elaine shares why Bitcoin is growing slowly, namely Greshamβs Law. Posted October 17, 2019.
The Startup Government
Tim Draper looks at how Bitcoin and other technologies will shape our future. Posted October 10, 2019.
The Investment Case for Bitcoin
Gabor Gurbacs makes the case for holding Bitcoin. Posted October 8, 2019.
Crypto without Criticisms
Erik Cason explains how semantics matter and how we can build a better future with crypto. Posted October 7, 2019.
The Monetary Case for Bitcoin
Ben Kaufman makes the case for Bitcoin as a monetary system. Posted October 5, 2019.
Reddit Response: Question on the Vulnerability of Bitcoin
Greg Maxwell posts a reply to the Bitcoin 51% attack vulnerability. Posted October 10, 2019.
Tweetstorm: On making Bitcoin easier
Small tweetstorm from Beautyon regarding making Bitcoin easier. Posted October 1, 2019.
Bitcoin Equals Freedom
Ross Ulbricht makes the case for Bitcoin as the ultimate form of freedom. Posted September 25, 2019
Markets
Back to top ↑Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs. Posted November 17, 2020.
Bitcoin is One for All
Parker Lewis makes the case for Bitcoin for everyone. Posted August 27, 2020.
Different bitcoins different prices
JP Koning explains why Bitcoins fetch different prices. Posted September 2, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ. Posted May 20, 2020.
Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
The Complex Market Hypothesis
In which I hypothesise that markets are subjective, uncertain, complex, stochastic, adaptive, fractal, reflexiveβ¦ β really any clever sounding adjective you ...
Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: From the $20k Peak to Today
Bitcoin by Ross: From the $20k Peak to Today. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin Halving
Bitcoin Halving. Posted September 6, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis. Posted April 30, 2019.
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions. Posted March 20, 2019.
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain. Posted March 2, 2019.
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter. Posted November 14, 2018.
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange. Posted September 28, 2018.
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust. Posted August 20, 2018.
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money. Posted June 24, 2018.
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing. Posted May 29, 2018.
Future Bitcoin Flow
Future Bitcoin Flow. Posted March 8, 2018.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017. Posted December 21, 2017.
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation. Posted September 19, 2017.
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic. Posted August 21, 2017.
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted. Posted August 15, 2017.
Traditional Asset Tokenization
Traditional Asset Tokenization. Posted August 11, 2017.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.. Posted July 3, 2017.
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream. Posted June 7, 2017.
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm. Posted May 15, 2017.
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity. Posted March 30, 2017.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016. Posted December 4, 2016.
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers. Posted March 7, 2016.
Blockchain, What Art Thou?
Blockchain, What Art Thou?. Posted December 29, 2015.
BIP-0000
BIP-0000. Posted December 8, 2015.
Measuring Decentralization
Measuring Decentralization. Posted October 9, 2015.
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility. Posted April 21, 2015.
Bitcoinβs seasonal affective disorder
Bitcoinβs seasonal affective disorder. Posted March 23, 2015.
Donβt Panic
Donβt Panic. Posted November 22, 2014.
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness. Posted October 1, 2014.
Strange spikes revisited!
Strange spikes revisited!. Posted June 5, 2014.
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?. Posted June 5, 2014.
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price. Posted March 13, 2014.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.. Posted March 13, 2014.
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility. Posted January 28, 2014.
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash. Posted December 18, 2013.
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter. Posted December 16, 2013.
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2013.
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2013.
Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin Volatility. Posted December 2, 2013.
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year. Posted July 25, 2013.
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2013.
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency. Posted April 3, 2013.
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda)
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda). Posted March 12, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world |
IN-DEPTH Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world. Posted February 27, 2013.
Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Monetary Policy
Back to top ↑The Greatest Game
The Greatest Game. Posted December 23, 2020.
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization. Posted December 19, 2020.
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?. Posted December 1, 2020.
Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
A Peaceful Protest - Opt-Out, Buy Bitcoin
Adam Pokornicky makes the case to opt out. Posted June 8, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it)
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it). Posted May 17, 2020.
How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Humans Canβt Be Trusted To Govern Over Our Money
Nik shares a quick read on why man canβt be trusted with monetary policy. Posted April 24, 2020.
Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
This Is Not Capitalism
This Is Not Capitalism. Posted March 22, 2020.
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin. Posted March 11, 2020.
Bitcoin is good for your governmentβs treasury
FF2K puts it simply, Bitcoin is good for Government. Posted January 26, 2020.
Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy. Posted January 23, 2020.
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives. Posted December 12, 2019.
Digital Money
Phil Bonello reviews the importance of Bitcoin Iβm a world of digital money. Posted November 26, 2019.
Bitcoin Is The Only Way To Opt-Out
Rhythm shares why Bitcoin is so important regarding privacy and opting out. Posted November 19, 2019.
Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
Bitcoin and Inflation
Bitcoin and Inflation. Posted October 21, 2019.
Bitcoin is for Stackers
Elaine shares why Bitcoin is growing slowly, namely Greshamβs Law. Posted October 17, 2019.
The Monetary Case for Bitcoin
Ben Kaufman makes the case for Bitcoin as a monetary system. Posted October 5, 2019.
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin. Posted July 23, 2019.
Bitcoin Recapitulation
Mircea Popescu tells us about Bitcoinβs smallest unit, the satoshi. Posted July 15, 2019.
Crypto Voices 2019 Q1 Global Monetary Base
Crypto Voices publishes their quarterly look at the Global Monetary Base. Posted May 22, 2019.
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2019.
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?. Posted October 16, 2018.
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies. Posted August 10, 2018.
Maduroβs Mint of King Cnut
Beautyon makes the case that Maduroβs attempt to create a new money will fail and any distraction to Bitcoin is a good thing because it gets stronger over ti...
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4). Posted March 1, 2018.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.. Posted December 16, 2017.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.. Posted August 20, 2017.
Is Bitcoin Money?
Is Bitcoin Money?. Posted August 9, 2017.
Bitcoin Is Money
Bitcoin Is Money. Posted June 21, 2017.
From the Bottom, Up
From the Bottom, Up. Posted June 15, 2017.
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network. Posted May 19, 2017.
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency. Posted April 3, 2017.
Crashes and Hyperinflation
Crashes and Hyperinflation. Posted January 8, 2017.
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum. Posted June 17, 2016.
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency. Posted June 7, 2016.
How Soon is βNowβ?
How Soon is βNowβ?. Posted March 7, 2016.
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard. Posted June 4, 2015.
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word. Posted May 15, 2015.
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System. Posted May 13, 2015.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War. Posted November 24, 2014.
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin. Posted October 27, 2014.
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin. Posted August 13, 2014.
Bitcoin is Not Democratic
Bitcoin is Not Democratic. Posted April 14, 2014.
Where did the inflation go?
Where did the inflation go?. Posted March 17, 2014.
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation. Posted February 27, 2014.
Deflationary Spiral
Deflationary Spiral. Posted November 6, 2013.
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete. Posted February 22, 2013.
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins. Posted February 19, 2013.
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation. Posted December 15, 2012.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Philosophy
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The State of Emergency
Bitcoin and The State of Emergency. Posted December 21, 2020.
Exploring Bitcoinβs core values and why we defend them
Why does Bitcoin have value and why do we defend itβs value? Posted November 10, 2020.
Our Most Brilliant Idea
Robert expands on the philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted November 1, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Rhythms of History
Brandon explores how humanity repeats itself and what role Bitcoin plays in the current world. Posted October 29, 2020.
Bitcoin is One for All
Parker Lewis makes the case for Bitcoin for everyone. Posted August 27, 2020.
Masters and Slaves of Money
Robert Breedlove explains how masters of money are the real problem and how Bitcoin is the path to freedom. Posted July 5, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
The Halving or Halvening
Aleksander Svetski posts another epic piece
The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
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The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Oxhearding
Dennis Reimann applies the 10 Buddhist Oxhearding principles to Bitcoin. Posted November 4, 2019.
The Theological Conquest of Money
Erik Cason explores the messianic creation of Bitcoin as our hope to end the tyranny of central banking. Posted August 26, 2019.
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value. Posted August 10, 2019.
Crypto Governance: The Startup vs. Nation-State Approach
If you find WORDS helpful, Bitcoin donations are unnecessary but appreciated. Our goal is to spread and preserve Bitcoin writings for future g...
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman pens the Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman lsays out the framework for his interprutation of a Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 18, 2019.
The Storm is Here
The Storm is Here. Posted April 20, 2018.
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ. Posted November 2, 2017.
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin. Posted October 18, 2017.
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation. Posted September 19, 2017.
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin. Posted June 28, 2017.
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking. Posted June 6, 2017.
Time and money
Time and money. Posted August 22, 2016.
Original vision of Bitcoin
Original vision of Bitcoin. Posted June 1, 2016.
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate. Posted March 30, 2016.
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985. Posted March 20, 2016.
Bitcoin Maximalism
Bitcoin Maximalism. Posted March 7, 2016.
The Bitcoin Gauntlet
The Bitcoin Gauntlet. Posted June 11, 2015.
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares. Posted December 24, 2014.
Donβt Panic
Donβt Panic. Posted November 22, 2014.
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin. Posted November 7, 2014.
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law. Posted October 15, 2014.
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness. Posted October 1, 2014.
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa. Posted August 7, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure. Posted June 29, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism. Posted June 29, 2014.
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains. Posted June 10, 2014.
Bitcoin is likeβ¦
Bitcoin is likeβ¦. Posted May 8, 2014.
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism. Posted April 29, 2014.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.. Posted March 13, 2014.
On Matters of Merchant Adoption
On Matters of Merchant Adoption. Posted February 25, 2014.
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin. Posted January 13, 2014.
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites. Posted December 23, 2013.
The libbitcoin Manifesto
The libbitcoin Manifesto. Posted September 23, 2013.
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted September 22, 2013.
How Bitcoin will change society
How Bitcoin will change society. Posted April 2, 2013.
Philosophy of Bitcoin
Philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted February 28, 2013.
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts. Posted December 24, 2012.
The God Protocols
The God Protocols. Posted January 1, 1997.
Security
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The State of Emergency
Bitcoin and The State of Emergency. Posted December 21, 2020.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.. Posted November 6, 2020.
Bitcoin & Lockdowns
Bitcoin & Lockdowns. Posted October 27, 2020.
How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
ELI5: Utreexo
ELI5: Utreexo. Posted April 12, 2020.
The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
What is Lighting?
What is Lighting?. Posted December 14, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First. Posted December 10, 2019.
Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
Hackers and Sphincters
Hackers and Sphincters. Posted June 28, 2019.
Privacy and Cryptocurrency, Part I: How Private is Bitcoin?
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Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Security Budget in the Long Run
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Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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The Story of the DAO
The Story of the DAO. Posted December 24, 2017.
The Power of Pseudonymity
The Power of Pseudonymity. Posted December 12, 2017.
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic. Posted August 21, 2017.
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted. Posted August 15, 2017.
How SegWit makes security better
How SegWit makes security better. Posted August 8, 2017.
The Rubber Hose Factor
The Rubber Hose Factor. Posted July 28, 2017.
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?. Posted July 21, 2017.
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless. Posted July 7, 2017.
The Pillar and the Pond
The Pillar and the Pond. Posted April 21, 2017.
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen. Posted March 24, 2017.
Other definitions of Bitcoin
Other definitions of Bitcoin. Posted February 8, 2017.
Against the Hard Fork
Against the Hard Fork. Posted December 6, 2016.
Software is the Weirding Way.
Software is the Weirding Way.. Posted November 14, 2016.
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi. Posted September 14, 2016.
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ. Posted August 18, 2016.
The Physics of Brute Force
The Physics of Brute Force. Posted June 19, 2016.
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation. Posted June 3, 2016.
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire. Posted March 7, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.. Posted January 21, 2016.
Scaling Bitcoin
Scaling Bitcoin. Posted September 15, 2015.
Bigger blocks another way?
Bigger blocks another way?. Posted May 27, 2015.
Block size and miner fees⦠again
Block size and miner fees⦠again. Posted May 5, 2015.
Double spending in Bitcoin
Double spending in Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2015.
Antifragile Bitcoin
Antifragile Bitcoin. Posted January 16, 2015.
Pool wars?
Pool wars?. Posted December 8, 2014.
Active Decentralization
Active Decentralization. Posted November 9, 2014.
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands. Posted October 16, 2014.
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon. Posted October 7, 2014.
51% of the network
51% of the network. Posted June 23, 2014.
Money and Security
Money and Security. Posted April 20, 2014.
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments. Posted February 14, 2014.
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?. Posted March 24, 2013.
2020 Q2
Back to top ↑The Way of the Digital Citadel
Yuri de Gaia explores the creation of digital citadels. Posted June 26, 2020
How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Marketing
Dan Held tweets about Bitcoin and marketing. Posted June 16, 2020.
The Bitcoin Journey
Gigi shares his idea of the Bitcoin journey and the steps along the way. Posted June 15, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is a silent protest against corrupt governments everywhere.
Tatiana Koffman pens a piece calling for the separation of state and money. Posted June 13, 2020.
Bitcoin Needs You As Much as You Need Bitcoin
Sylvain Saurel explains the relationship between the protocol and the individual. Posted June 13, 2020.
Bitcoin is Antifragile
Parker Lewis descirbes how Bitcoin is antifragile. Posted June 12, 2020.
Bitcoin Has to Be for Everyone
Brian Harrington makes a bullish case for everyone. Posted June 13, 2020.
Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
A Peaceful Protest - Opt-Out, Buy Bitcoin
Adam Pokornicky makes the case to opt out. Posted June 8, 2020.
Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Anarchy and Monarchy - A Natural State
Yuri de Gaia shares a post that draws comparisons between monarch and anarchy. POsted May 1, 2020.
Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009. Posted May 20, 2020.
Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ. Posted May 20, 2020.
The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it)
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it). Posted May 17, 2020.
What Does Bitcoin Really Represent?
Sylvain Saurel examines whatβs really behind Bitcoin. Posted May 15, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
Citadels and Pandemics
Yuri de Gaia examines a future of citadels. Posted March 25, 2020.
Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?. Posted April 27, 2020.
Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Humans Canβt Be Trusted To Govern Over Our Money
Nik shares a quick read on why man canβt be trusted with monetary policy. Posted April 24, 2020.
Take action. Bitcoin is a vote.
Marty pens a quick note on the importance of voting with your money. Posted April 23, 2020.
Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer explains how soft forks might work. Posted April 17, 2019.
Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
The Halving or Halvening
Aleksander Svetski posts another epic piece
Bitcoin mythbusting
David shares a thoughtful piece on Bitcoin FUD. Posted April 14, 2020.
Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
ELI5: Utreexo
ELI5: Utreexo. Posted April 12, 2020.
The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Falling empires, Corporate Fiat and the fate of Bitcoin
Mariana Trip pens a solid read on the coming Bitcoin revolution thanks to loose monetary policy from central bankers. Posted April 7, 2020.
CY19 Q1
Back to top ↑Managing Bitcoin and Private Keys
Thib runs through the various ways to secure your Bitcoin. Posted April 1, 2019.
The Ethics of Money and Bitcoin
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On Bitcoinβs Academic Lineage
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Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Bitcoinβs True Market Dominance
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Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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Why Bitcoin Matters
Posted March 15, 2019 by Aleks Svetski, this article explains why Bitcoin matters.
Could Bitcoin fix the stagnant political and economic landscape?
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Bitcoin Mining Explained in 15 Tweets
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Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Privacy and Cryptocurrency, Part I: How Private is Bitcoin?
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Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Investing in Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Crypto Governance: The Startup vs. Nation-State Approach
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Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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A Human Rights Activistβs Response to Bitcoin Critics
Alex Gladstein responds to critics and makes the case for Bitcoin. Posted February 19, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Power and Money
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Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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Security Budget in the Long Run
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Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Cryptosovereignty
Erik layβs out the framework for a future based on crypto rather than manβs subjective views. Posted February 3, 2019.
Why Monetary Maximalism could fall short of expectations
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A Conflict of Crypto Visions
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Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
Money, Bitcoin and Time: 3 of 3
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Money, Bitcoin and Time: 2 of 3
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Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
Money, Bitcoin and Time: 1 of 3
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Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman lsays out the framework for his interprutation of a Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 18, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin as SoV
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Unpacking Bitcoinβs Assurances
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Economic Teachings of Bitcoin
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Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
The Bitcoin Light Bulb Moment
Beautyon shares thightbulb moment for Bitcoin compared to the evolution of lightbulbs. Posted January 8th 2019.
Bitcoin: Winner Takes Most or Winner Takes All?
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Planting Bitcoin β Species
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Planting Bitcoin β Soil
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Planting Bitcoin β Season
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Planting Bitcoin β Gardening
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Bitcoin: Two Parts Math, One Part Biology
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Tweetstorm: Bitcoinβs 10 Year Anniversary
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Cryptocurrency: The Canary in the Coal Mine
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An Open Letter to Banks about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
In classic Peter McCormack style, he addresses bankers on the state of the market and lobbies for change. Posted March 4, 2018.
Game Theory
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: PUELLβS 21 LAWS OF BITCOIN
David lays out the unwritten laws of Bitcoin. Posted September 9, 2020.
Bitcoin is One for All
Parker Lewis makes the case for Bitcoin for everyone. Posted August 27, 2020.
Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Adversarial Thinking
A tweetstorm on adversarial thinking and Bitcoin from Ragnar. Posted January 12, 2020
The Many Angles of Bitcoin Adoption
Phil Bonello explains whatβs enabling Bitcoin adoption. Posted February 12, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Social Antifragility
Sven Scnieders points out some of Bitcoinβs antifragile properties.
Bitcoinβs Habitats
Gigi lays out the three realms where Bitcoin exists. Posted March 1, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Reddit Response: Question on the Vulnerability of Bitcoin
Greg Maxwell posts a reply to the Bitcoin 51% attack vulnerability. Posted October 10, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing
Parker Lewis demystifies Bitcoin inherent values and explains how things work. Posted September 27, 2019.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Mainstream Media of Exchange
Knut Svanholm discusses how Bitcoin is a grassroots movement and is indeed a currency.Posted September 6, 2019
Bitcoin Positive Feedback Loops
Ben Davenport diagrams the multiple Bitcoin positive feedback loops. Posted August 28, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Too Slow
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin is not too slow, why it operates at the speed it does, and how it will scale. Posted August 23, 2019.
Bitcoin Does Not Waste Energy
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoinβs energy consumption is justified. Posted August 16, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Not Too Volatile
Parker Lewis explains volatility and why itβs important to understanding Bitcoin. Posted August 9, 2019.
Bitcoin Canβt Be Copied
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin can never be copied and how a minority is forcing its will upon the masses. Posted August 2, 2019.
We Need Bitcoin Full Nodes. Economic Ones.
Stadicus makes the case for more full nodes. Posted August 1, 2019.
Tweet: Proof of Work Equivalent Days
Bitcoin peaks ATH for PoW equivalent days. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoinβs Power Balance
. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Gradually, Then Suddenly
Parker Lewis introduces a new series and explains why he believes Bitcoin is money. Posted August 2, 2019.
Tweet: The Times They are a Changing
Matt Walsh posts a chart that details the timeline of Bitcoin opion with bankers. Posted July 11, 2019.
Understanding (and Mitigating) Re-Orgs
Anthony Lusardi explains re-orgs in simple terms. Posted May 21, 2019.
The Race to Acquire One Bitcoin: Timeβs Running Out
Jared explains why now is the time to acquire because it wonβt get any easier.
Security Budget in the Long Run
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Spending in the Sake of Satoshi
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi. Posted November 16, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
On Schelling points, network effects and Lindy: Inherent properties of communication
Willem Van Den Bergh explains why schelling point, network effects, and Lindy effects make Bitcoin so strong. Posted June 29, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset. Posted June 19, 2018.
Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Bitcoin Post-Maximalism
Paul Sztorc lays out what happens after everyone is a Bitcoin maximalist, when the disagreements inevitably creep back in and offers a solution to scale. Pos...
Against on-chain governance
Against on-chain governance. Posted December 1, 2017.
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ. Posted November 16, 2017.
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder. Posted February 20, 2017.
Fat Protocols
Fat Protocols. Posted August 8, 2016.
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea. Posted May 5, 2015.
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money. Posted December 8, 2014.
Speculative Attack
Speculative Attack. Posted July 4, 2014.
Prisonerβs dilemmas?
Prisonerβs dilemmas?. Posted April 30, 2014.
Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
CY20 Q1
Back to top ↑Welcome to prepping,Β Bitcoiners
Preston pens an open letter to Bitcoiners on prepping. Posted March 31, 2020.
The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
Dear Bitcoiners
Gigi pens an optimistic letter to Bitcoiners around the world. Posted March31, 2020.
Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
The Bitcoin Diaspora, a Confederation of Tribes
Joe Rodgers explores the idea of the Bitcoin diaspora. Posted March 11, 2020.
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Stop Treating Bitcoin as Risky. Itβs a Safer Asset Than Most
Jill Carlson explains why Bitcoin is not as risky as you think. Posted March 5, 2020.
So You Think Bitcoin Mining is Wasteful?
Daniel compares energy usage of Bitcoin and video games. Posted March 5, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Adversarial Thinking
A tweetstorm on adversarial thinking and Bitcoin from Ragnar. Posted January 12, 2020
The Many Angles of Bitcoin Adoption
Phil Bonello explains whatβs enabling Bitcoin adoption. Posted February 12, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Social Antifragility
Sven Scnieders points out some of Bitcoinβs antifragile properties.
Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Habitats
Gigi lays out the three realms where Bitcoin exists. Posted March 1, 2020.
Ladies, Gentlemen, Welcome to Bitcoin Club, Here Are the Rules
Sylvain Saurel shares a fun read laying out the unspoken rules of Bitcoin modeled after the movie Fight Club. Posted February 27, 2020.
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
Why Bitcoinβs volatility can only decrease, but it will take a bit longer
acrual explains why Bitcoin volatility will decrease over time. Posted February 19, 2020.
Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
Why is Bitcoin so hard for most people to understand?
A random anonymous comment on a YouTube video sums up a struggle with getting Bitcoin. Posted February 17, 2020.
The Complex Market Hypothesis
In which I hypothesise that markets are subjective, uncertain, complex, stochastic, adaptive, fractal, reflexiveβ¦ β really any clever sounding adjective you ...
Some conclusions after learning Bitcoin
acrual shares some learnings. Posted February 15, 2020.
The Perfect Storm: Why Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2020 is different from Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2017
Marc van der Chijs explains the difference between Bitcoin today and in 2017, hint, lots. Posted February 13, 2020
The Nature of Bitcoin
Zane Pocock shares an overview of Bitcoin as he sees it. Posted February 13, 2020.
Over 75 percent of Bitcoinβs OnβChain Volume Doesnβt Change Hands
Rafael Schultze-Kraft looks at volume on-chain and explains why he thinks Bitcoin is not changing hands. Posted February 13, 2020.
Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Tweetstorm Bitcoin as super-collateral
Aaron explores Bitcoin as the ultimate collateral in this short tweetstorm. Posted February 5, 2020.
Money is about credibly representing value transactions
acrual explains what money represents. Posted February 5, 2020.
Scaling
Back to top ↑SNARKs and the future of blockchains
Ruben Somsen explains what SNARKs can and canβt do for blockchain. Posted October 3, 2020.
2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
Ten Million Bitcoiners
Cory Klippsten makes the case for on-boarding the next 10million Bitcoiners. Posted February 21, 2020/
A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
What is Lighting?
What is Lighting?. Posted December 14, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer. Posted December 10, 2019.
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Too Slow
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin is not too slow, why it operates at the speed it does, and how it will scale. Posted August 23, 2019.
Statechains: Non-custodial Off-chain Bitcoin Transfer
Ruben Somsen lays out his proposal for statechains, a novel way to transfer Bitcoin off-chain. Posted June 4, 2019.
How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
The Lightning Network
The Lightning Network. Posted December 19, 2018.
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics. Posted November 23, 2018.
Crypto Innovation Spotlight: Schnorr Signatures
Spencer Bogart highlights some key features in Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 22, 2018.
Bitcoin turning into a multi layered system is the most interesting thing in crypto in 2018
Ber Kessels shares his opinion and excitement about Lightning network.
The Story of the DAO
The Story of the DAO. Posted December 24, 2017.
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ. Posted December 4, 2017.
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate. Posted September 26, 2017.
Coup You
Coup You. Posted June 9, 2017.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
The Bitcoin Filibuster
The Bitcoin Filibuster. Posted March 1, 2017.
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2017.
Software is the Weirding Way.
Software is the Weirding Way.. Posted November 14, 2016.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux)
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux). Posted December 20, 2015.
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age. Posted November 3, 2015.
On block sizes
On block sizes. Posted November 2, 2015.
Measuring Decentralization
Measuring Decentralization. Posted October 9, 2015.
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age. Posted June 24, 2015.
Crash landing
Crash landing. Posted May 7, 2015.
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?. Posted May 5, 2015.
The capacity cliff
The capacity cliff. Posted May 5, 2015.
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea. Posted May 5, 2015.
Why increasing the max block size is urgent
Why increasing the max block size is urgent. Posted May 4, 2015.
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?. Posted November 12, 2014.
7 transactions per second? Really?
7 transactions per second? Really?. Posted November 2, 2014.
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon. Posted October 7, 2014.
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa. Posted August 7, 2014.
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties. Posted June 10, 2014.
Chickens and eggs?
Chickens and eggs?. Posted March 19, 2014.
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price. Posted March 13, 2014.
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year. Posted July 25, 2013.
This is how block size limit will be raised
This is how block size limit will be raised. Posted February 24, 2013.
Economics of block size limit
Economics of block size limit. Posted February 22, 2013.
Oleg Andreev
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Plot Twist
Oleg shares a short plot twist. Posted October 29, 2019.
Symmetrical and asymmetrical power
Oleg Andreev explains the difference betweet symmetrical and asymmetrical power. Posted July 23, 2019.
How SegWit makes security better
How SegWit makes security better. Posted August 8, 2017.
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network. Posted April 1, 2017.
Fork wars
Fork wars. Posted March 30, 2017.
What does cryptoanarchy mean
What does cryptoanarchy mean. Posted January 29, 2017.
Time and money
Time and money. Posted August 22, 2016.
Original vision of Bitcoin
Original vision of Bitcoin. Posted June 1, 2016.
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general. Posted May 9, 2016.
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers. Posted March 7, 2016.
Bitcoin Maximalism
Bitcoin Maximalism. Posted March 7, 2016.
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit. Posted December 22, 2015.
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin. Posted May 16, 2015.
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2014.
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State. Posted August 4, 2014.
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing. Posted August 1, 2014.
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem. Posted May 23, 2014.
Bitcoin is likeβ¦
Bitcoin is likeβ¦. Posted May 8, 2014.
Money and Security
Money and Security. Posted April 20, 2014.
Real crypto-anarchy
Real crypto-anarchy. Posted December 28, 2013.
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity. Posted December 28, 2013.
Bitcoin Value Proposition
Bitcoin Value Proposition. Posted December 13, 2013.
Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin Volatility. Posted December 2, 2013.
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent. Posted November 27, 2013.
Bitcoin and Gold
Bitcoin and Gold. Posted November 23, 2013.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.. Posted November 18, 2013.
Transactional Currency and Store of Value
Transactional Currency and Store of Value. Posted November 14, 2013.
Deflationary Spiral
Deflationary Spiral. Posted November 6, 2013.
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance. Posted October 19, 2013.
Satoshi on Bitcoin design
Satoshi on Bitcoin design. Posted September 19, 2013.
The universe wants one money
The universe wants one money. Posted June 28, 2013.
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs. Posted June 10, 2013.
Advice about Bitcoin
Advice about Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2013.
Bitcoin vs. Gold
Bitcoin vs. Gold. Posted April 3, 2013.
How Bitcoin will change society
How Bitcoin will change society. Posted April 2, 2013.
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses. Posted March 25, 2013.
Philosophy of Bitcoin
Philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted February 28, 2013.
This is how block size limit will be raised
This is how block size limit will be raised. Posted February 24, 2013.
Economics of block size limit
Economics of block size limit. Posted February 22, 2013.
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin. Posted January 10, 2013.
You donβt create anything of value
You donβt create anything of value. Posted January 9, 2013.
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer. Posted January 8, 2013.
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ. Posted October 12, 2012.
Inflation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Once Inflation Starts, It Wonβt Be Contained
Gael Sannchez Smith explores how and why inflation canβt be stopped. Posted June 12, 2020.
Donβt Fear the Reaper
Donβt Fear the Reaper. Posted August 23, 2020.
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?. Posted April 27, 2020.
Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
The Energy Standard
The Energy Standard. Posted January 21, 2020.
Bitcoin and Inflation
Bitcoin and Inflation. Posted October 21, 2019.
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally. Posted June 5, 2019.
How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix. Posted March 25, 2019.
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance. Posted May 24, 2018.
Why Bitcoin Works
Jimmy song makes the case for Bitcoin versus soft money. Posted April 17, 2018.
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague. Posted March 10, 2018.
Bitcoin Theory
Bitcoin Theory. Posted December 13, 2017.
Is Bitcoin Money?
Is Bitcoin Money?. Posted August 9, 2017.
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test. Posted August 5, 2017.
Bitcoin Is Money
Bitcoin Is Money. Posted June 21, 2017.
A definition of βBitcoinβ
A definition of βBitcoinβ. Posted February 7, 2017.
Mining
Mining. Posted January 29, 2017.
Crashes and Hyperinflation
Crashes and Hyperinflation. Posted January 8, 2017.
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News. Posted December 21, 2016.
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin. Posted October 4, 2016.
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum. Posted June 17, 2016.
The Hashing Heart Attack
The Hashing Heart Attack. Posted October 28, 2015.
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard. Posted June 4, 2015.
Hashing assurance contracts
Hashing assurance contracts. Posted May 27, 2015.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.. Posted January 12, 2015.
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2014.
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money. Posted November 19, 2014.
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations. Posted May 21, 2014.
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution. Posted April 4, 2014.
Where did the inflation go?
Where did the inflation go?. Posted March 17, 2014.
On Matters of Merchant Adoption
On Matters of Merchant Adoption. Posted February 25, 2014.
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk. Posted November 7, 2013.
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble. Posted April 6, 2013.
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda. Posted March 6, 2013.
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two. Posted December 13, 2012.
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?. Posted December 1, 2011.
Value
Back to top ↑Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
Exploring Bitcoinβs core values and why we defend them
Why does Bitcoin have value and why do we defend itβs value? Posted November 10, 2020.
Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
The Costs that Haunt Your Dreams of Hyperbitcoinization
Emil explores whatβs standing in the way of hyperbitcoinization. Posted September 3, 2020.
The intrinsic value of Bitcoin (II)
Manuel examines the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, which has been debated many times but lays out a clear framework. Posted October 5, 2020.
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Social Antifragility
Sven Scnieders points out some of Bitcoinβs antifragile properties.
Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
Why Bitcoinβs volatility can only decrease, but it will take a bit longer
acrual explains why Bitcoin volatility will decrease over time. Posted February 19, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Money is about credibly representing value transactions
acrual explains what money represents. Posted February 5, 2020.
Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Valueβββand Thatβs Great
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin is the ultimate store of wealth BECAUSE it has no intrinsic value. Posted May 8, 2019.
EUR drawdown effect on BTC
EUR drawdown effect on BTC. Posted April 9, 2019.
Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics. Posted November 23, 2018.
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?. Posted June 19, 2018.
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth. Posted February 25, 2018.
Why Token Velocity Matters
Why Token Velocity Matters. Posted December 5, 2017.
Velocity ofΒ Tokens
Velocity ofΒ Tokens. Posted October 31, 2017.
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?. Posted October 9, 2017.
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles. Posted October 5, 2017.
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks. Posted August 5, 2017.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule. Posted July 10, 2016.
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!. Posted January 6, 2016.
Introduction
Introduction. Posted November 17, 2015.
Scaling Bitcoin
Scaling Bitcoin. Posted September 15, 2015.
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?. Posted February 2, 2015.
Bitcoin and The History of Money
Bitcoin and The History of Money. Posted June 23, 2014.
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited. Posted May 20, 2014.
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble. Posted May 3, 2014.
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2014.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.. Posted March 13, 2014.
Bitcoin Value Proposition
Bitcoin Value Proposition. Posted December 13, 2013.
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference. Posted September 8, 2013.
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination. Posted June 3, 2013.
You donβt create anything of value
You donβt create anything of value. Posted January 9, 2013.
History
Back to top ↑Bitcoin at 12
Nic Carter reflects on 12 years of the white paper. Posted October 31, 2020.
In Memory of Hal Finney, RIP β Builder of a More Trusted World
Bill Buchanan shares a thoughtful piece about our friend, Hal. Posted August 22, 2020.
Ten Years of Bitcoin Market Data
Clark Moody
Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
The Perfect Storm: Why Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2020 is different from Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2017
Marc van der Chijs explains the difference between Bitcoin today and in 2017, hint, lots. Posted February 13, 2020
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?. Posted December 10, 2019.
Tweetstorm: A Decade in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi hammers out a recap of Bitcoinβs last decade. Posted December 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
Johannes Trithemius, Archmage of Secrets
David Morris shares the story of the first known cryptographer. Posted November 6, 2019.
The Bitcoin Village Commons
The Bitcoin Village Commons. Posted March 31, 2019.
Homo Sapiens, Evolution, Money & Bitcoin
Posted March 28, 2018, Alex Svetski gives an explanation of why Bitcoin exists.
Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate. Posted September 26, 2017.
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy. Posted August 3, 2017.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.. Posted July 3, 2017.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016. Posted December 4, 2016.
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage. Posted June 25, 2016.
Original vision of Bitcoin
Original vision of Bitcoin. Posted June 1, 2016.
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn. Posted May 16, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.. Posted January 21, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.. Posted December 25, 2015.
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin. Posted May 16, 2015.
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin. Posted March 19, 2015.
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law. Posted October 15, 2014.
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism. Posted April 29, 2014.
Satoshi on Bitcoin design
Satoshi on Bitcoin design. Posted September 19, 2013.
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year. Posted July 25, 2013.
Bitcoin, what took ye so long?
Nick Szabo talks about hindsight and Bitcoin. Posted May 2011.
Bitcoin, what took ye so long?
Nick Szabo talks about hindsight and Bitcoin. Posted May 2011.
The God Protocols
The God Protocols. Posted January 1, 1997.
CY18 Q4
Back to top ↑Liveliness of Bitcoin
Tamas Blummer explains Bitcoin Liveliness and what it means as an indicator. Posted December 29, 2018.
Bitcoin is a Social Creature (Mushroom)βββPart 2/4
By Brandon Quittem, Posted December 28, 2018
Bitcoin is a Decentralized Organism (Mycelium)βββPart 1/4
By Brandon Quittem, Posted December 11, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Incentive Scheme and the Rational Individual
Bitcoinβs Incentive Scheme and the Rational Individual By Hugo Nguyen December 24, 2018
Philosophical Teachings of Bitcoin
Philosophical Teachings of Bitcoin What Iβve Learned From Bitcoin: Part I By Gigi Posted December 21, 2018
The Lightning Network - Evolving Bitcoin into a layered system
By Jordan Clifford, Posted December 19, 2018
Bitcoin Data Science (Pt. 3): Dust & Thermodynamics
By Dhruv Bansal, Posted December 18, 2018
Who controls Bitcoin Core?
By Jameson Lopp, Posted December 15, 2018
Introducing Realized Capital
A look at realized capital by the Coinmetrics Team, Posted December 14, 2018
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Bitcoin and the Promise of Independent Property Rights
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Bitcoin and the Promise of Independent Property Rights A framework for skeptics, part 3 By Su Zhu and Hasu Posted December 13, 20...
Beware of Lazy Research: Letβs Talk Electricity Waste & How Bitcoin Mining Can Power A Renewable Energy Renaissance
Part 2 of a 2 part series that looks at some of the FUD surrounding mining, by Christopher Bendiksen , Posted December 6, 2018
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Unpacking Bitcoinβs Social Contract
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Unpacking Bitcoinβs Social Contract A framework for skeptics By Su Zhu and Hasu Posted December 3, 2018
An Honest Explanation of Price, Hashrate & Bitcoin Mining Network Dynamics
Part 1 of a 2 part series that looks at some of the FUD surrounding mining, by Christopher Bendiksen , Posted November 11, 2018
How Cryptography Redefines Private Property
By Hugo Nguyen, posted November 26, 2018. This is part 3 of a 5 part series.
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: An Honest Account of Fiat Money
By Su Zhu and Hasu, Posted November 21, 2018. This is part 1 of a 4 part series.
Cryptic History: The Cypherpunks
A brief look at cypherpunks and Nakamoto by William Smith, posted November 19, 2018
Exploring Liquid Sidechain
An in depth look at Liquid sidechain by Joe Kendsicky, posted on November 15, 2018
How Does Distributed Consensus Work?
By Preethi Kasireddy, Posted November 13, 2018
Transaction count is an inferior measure
By Nic Carter, Posted November 10, 2018
The Ultimate Bitcoin Argument
One of the best arguments for Bitcoin. Pomp is an eternal bull and Murad is a stoic wise man. Together they tell a beautiful story. Read this or click throug...
Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
Bitcoinβs Buyers of Last Resort
By Pierre Rochard, posted October 18, 2018
Bitcoin Network Momentum
Philip Swift Bitcoin Network Momentum is a valuable tool in helping us understand why Bitcoin price is at a particular point in the market cycle and also whe...
Post-Bitcoin-Maximalism: A call for embracing the currency competition
By Ferdous Bhai, posted October 15, 2018
Powered by LightningβββPart 2, Using the Lightning Network as a user
This is part 2 of a 5 part series. By JP Thor, posted October 13, 2018
Work is Timeless, Stake is Not
This is a brief look at some of the arguments of Proof of Stake. By Hugo Nguyen, posted October 12, 2018
Bitcoin Fundamentals: Mining Profitability Ratio & BTC Dominance
By cryptopoiesis, posted October 11, 2018
Introducing β¦ The Bitcoin βMVRV Zβ Metric That Predicts Market Tops with 90%+ Accuracy
Awe and Wonder shares a new valuation metric for Bitcoin called MVRV Z, which is an expansion on MVRV . Posted October 9, 2018.
Powered by Lightning - Part 1, Programmable Money
This is part 1 of a 5 part series. By JP Thor, posted October 13, 2018. A quick primer on the Lightning Network and how it is making money programmable.
Blockchain Is a Semantic Wasteland
Nic Carter looks at the mythical word that has everyone scratching their headβ¦ βblockchainβ. He proposes what we should do with this word. Posted October 5, ...
Bitcoinβs Distribution was Fair
Dan Heldβs take on Bitcoinβs distribution, posted October 4, 2018
Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Money Crypto vs. Tech Crypto
An examination at the changing narrative around βcryptoβ. Erik Torenberg defines two camps in the space that are here to stay. Posted October 1, 2018
Bitcoin Market-Value-to-Realized-Value (MVRV) Ratio
David Puell and Murad Mahmudov propose MVRV as an important mettric for Bitcoin. Posted October 1, 2018
Store of Value
Back to top ↑Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus. Posted December 17, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Global Standard of Value
Paul Knight makes the case for Bitcoin as a global store of value. Posted February 1, 2020.
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it)
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it). Posted May 17, 2020.
Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives. Posted December 12, 2019.
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin. Posted July 23, 2019.
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC. Posted June 27, 2019.
EUR drawdown effect on BTC
EUR drawdown effect on BTC. Posted April 9, 2019.
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries. Posted April 21, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4). Posted February 28, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4). Posted February 27, 2018.
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!. Posted February 1, 2018.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.. Posted December 19, 2017.
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin. Posted December 14, 2017.
Bitcoin Network Effects
Bitcoin Network Effects. Posted December 11, 2017.
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency. Posted November 27, 2017.
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians. Posted November 13, 2017.
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles. Posted October 5, 2017.
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design. Posted June 1, 2017.
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News. Posted December 21, 2016.
Bitcoin is not Energy
Bitcoin is not Energy. Posted August 22, 2016.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.. Posted February 16, 2016.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange. Posted January 12, 2015.
Adding Value To Bitcoin
Adding Value To Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2014.
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?. Posted August 27, 2014.
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any. Posted February 12, 2014.
Financial Insurrection
Financial Insurrection. Posted November 29, 2013.
Bitcoin and Gold
Bitcoin and Gold. Posted November 23, 2013.
Transactional Currency and Store of Value
Transactional Currency and Store of Value. Posted November 14, 2013.
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction. Posted November 8, 2013.
Bitcoin vs. Gold
Bitcoin vs. Gold. Posted April 3, 2013.
BTCtheory
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Theory
Bitcoin Theory. Posted December 13, 2017.
The Destituent Power of Crypto
The Destituent Power of Crypto. Posted July 27, 2016.
The Brinkmanship of Crypto
The Brinkmanship of Crypto. Posted June 9, 2016.
What Is To Be Done
What Is To Be Done. Posted April 21, 2016.
Introduction
Introduction. Posted November 17, 2015.
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age. Posted November 3, 2015.
Bitcoin is Political
Bitcoin is Political. Posted July 1, 2015.
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age. Posted June 24, 2015.
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System. Posted May 13, 2015.
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin. Posted March 19, 2015.
Antifragile Bitcoin
Antifragile Bitcoin. Posted January 16, 2015.
Bitcoinβs People Problem
Bitcoinβs People Problem. Posted January 8, 2015.
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking. Posted January 5, 2015.
Bitcoin is Not About Money
Bitcoin is Not About Money. Posted December 10, 2014.
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice. Posted December 6, 2014.
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2014.
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money. Posted November 19, 2014.
The Legal Politics of Money
The Legal Politics of Money. Posted November 4, 2014.
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law. Posted October 15, 2014.
The Absolute Value of Crypto
The Absolute Value of Crypto. Posted October 9, 2014.
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses. Posted September 3, 2014.
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin. Posted August 13, 2014.
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin. Posted August 7, 2014.
Bitcoin and The History of Money
Bitcoin and The History of Money. Posted June 23, 2014.
Capital Exit, Capital Strike
Capital Exit, Capital Strike. Posted May 16, 2014.
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin. Posted February 10, 2014.
Financial Insurrection
Financial Insurrection. Posted November 29, 2013.
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction. Posted November 8, 2013.
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2013.
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2013.
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference. Posted September 8, 2013.
2020 Q4
Back to top ↑The Greatest Game
The Greatest Game. Posted December 23, 2020.
Bitcoin and The State of Emergency
Bitcoin and The State of Emergency. Posted December 21, 2020.
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization. Posted December 19, 2020.
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus. Posted December 17, 2020.
Bitcoin Astronomy: Part II
In this part, we continue to follow the energy and speculate about how money and society coevolve as humanity expands through space.
Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?. Posted December 1, 2020.
7 Misconceptions about Bitcoin, and Where to Buy
This article answers some popular misconceptions and questions about Bitcoin, and then shows the best place for where to buy Bitcoin.
Tweetstorm - Bitcoin and the power of incentives
Brandon Quittem explores the incentives of Bitcoin. Posted November 14, 2020.
An Open Letter to Friends and Family
James OβBeirne pens an open letter to his loved ones about Bitcoin. Posted November 29, 2020
Tweet Storm - About Schnorr Sigs
Ben Carman explains Schnorr Signatures at a high level. Posted November 22, 2020.
The Intelligent Bitcoin Miner, Part I.
Leo explores the operation mining hashpower is akin to portfolio management. Posted November 22, 2020.
Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs. Posted November 17, 2020.
How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Exploring Bitcoinβs core values and why we defend them
Why does Bitcoin have value and why do we defend itβs value? Posted November 10, 2020.
Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.. Posted November 6, 2020.
Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
The Costs that Haunt Your Dreams of Hyperbitcoinization
Emil explores whatβs standing in the way of hyperbitcoinization. Posted September 3, 2020.
Our Most Brilliant Idea
Robert expands on the philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted November 1, 2020.
Bitcoin at 12
Nic Carter reflects on 12 years of the white paper. Posted October 31, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Rhythms of History
Brandon explores how humanity repeats itself and what role Bitcoin plays in the current world. Posted October 29, 2020.
Bitcoin & Lockdowns
Bitcoin & Lockdowns. Posted October 27, 2020.
Visualization of the halvingβs supply shock
Croesus shares a visual explanation of how the halving creates a supply shock on Bitcoin. Posted October 23, 2020.
Home On The Range
Sovereign.615 outlines a framework for a Bitcoin citadel charter. Posted October 21,2020
Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
The intrinsic value of Bitcoin (II)
Manuel examines the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, which has been debated many times but lays out a clear framework. Posted October 5, 2020.
SNARKs and the future of blockchains
Ruben Somsen explains what SNARKs can and canβt do for blockchain. Posted October 3, 2020.
Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
2014 Q2
Back to top ↑The gamblerβs guide to Bitcoin mining
The gamblerβs guide to Bitcoin mining. Posted June 30, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure. Posted June 29, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism. Posted June 29, 2014.
Bitcoin and The History of Money
Bitcoin and The History of Money. Posted June 23, 2014.
51% of the network
51% of the network. Posted June 23, 2014.
Finding 2016 blocks
Finding 2016 blocks. Posted June 16, 2014.
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties. Posted June 10, 2014.
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains. Posted June 10, 2014.
Strange spikes revisited!
Strange spikes revisited!. Posted June 5, 2014.
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?. Posted June 5, 2014.
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem. Posted May 23, 2014.
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations. Posted May 21, 2014.
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited. Posted May 20, 2014.
Hash rate headaches
Hash rate headaches. Posted May 20, 2014.
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship. Posted May 16, 2014.
Capital Exit, Capital Strike
Capital Exit, Capital Strike. Posted May 16, 2014.
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account. Posted May 10, 2014.
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin. Posted May 9, 2014.
Bitcoin is likeβ¦
Bitcoin is likeβ¦. Posted May 8, 2014.
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble. Posted May 3, 2014.
Prisonerβs dilemmas?
Prisonerβs dilemmas?. Posted April 30, 2014.
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism. Posted April 29, 2014.
Megawatts of mining
Megawatts of mining. Posted April 28, 2014.
How to Market Bitcoin
How to Market Bitcoin. Posted April 26, 2014.
Money and Security
Money and Security. Posted April 20, 2014.
Ishmael
Ishmael. Posted April 18, 2014.
Bitcoin is Not Democratic
Bitcoin is Not Democratic. Posted April 14, 2014.
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2014.
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner. Posted April 4, 2014.
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution. Posted April 4, 2014.
Tweetstorm
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Marketing
Dan Held tweets about Bitcoin and marketing. Posted June 16, 2020.
Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Adversarial Thinking
A tweetstorm on adversarial thinking and Bitcoin from Ragnar. Posted January 12, 2020
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Tweetstorm Bitcoin as super-collateral
Aaron explores Bitcoin as the ultimate collateral in this short tweetstorm. Posted February 5, 2020.
Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Tweetstorm: A forward look at Bitcoin
John Newbery gives a glimpse of what to expect from Bitcoin. Posted December 21, 2019.
Tweetstorm: A Decade in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi hammers out a recap of Bitcoinβs last decade. Posted December 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: How I explain Bitcoin to normiesβ¦
Willy Woo breaks down his approach to non-Bitcoiners. Posted November 17, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Plot Twist
Oleg shares a short plot twist. Posted October 29, 2019.
Tweetstorm: On making Bitcoin easier
Small tweetstorm from Beautyon regarding making Bitcoin easier. Posted October 1, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Weβve Built Intermediaries
Meltem Demirors shares her opinion on whatβs being built, and why we should rethink things. Posted September 27, 2019.
Tweetstorm: 21 Charts
Hans Hauge shares 21 charts that paint a wonderful picture on the state of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2019.
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Performance Against Bitcoin
Willy Woo shares a chart that illustrates alt performance in BTC. Posted August 17, 2019.
Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
Tweetstorm: On Bitcoin Paradigm Shifts
Meltem Demirors lasy out the Bitcoin paradigm shift that is occuring. Posted July 23, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Common Tongue
Robert Breedlove shedβs some light on the Bitcoin and cryptoasset universe in an exoteric nutshell. Posted June 19, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Money is the most important field
Hasu makes the case for money being the most important field of study over the next 20 years. Posted June 6, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Touchpoints
Vijay Boyapati shares a strategy for engaging people with Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin rescues the human
Conner Brown shares a brief tweetstorm on Bitcoin rescuing humanity from itself. Posted June 3, 2019.
Bitcoin Mining Explained in 15 Tweets
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Tweetstorm: Power and Money
If you find WORDS helpful, Bitcoin donations are unnecessary but appreciated. Our goal is to spread and preserve Bitcoin writings for future g...
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin will usher an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity
Essential tweetstorm from Murad on a great vision of a Bitcoin future. Posted April 14, 2018.
Financial
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
Bitcoin In The Institutional Investment Portfolio
Marcel Burger makes the case for hodling Bitcoin in an institutional portfolio. POsted September 18, 2020.
Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Stop Treating Bitcoin as Risky. Itβs a Safer Asset Than Most
Jill Carlson explains why Bitcoin is not as risky as you think. Posted March 5, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Tweetstorm Bitcoin as super-collateral
Aaron explores Bitcoin as the ultimate collateral in this short tweetstorm. Posted February 5, 2020.
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
Debunking Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Marcel Burger digs into the corridor of growth. Posted November 30, 2019
The Sovereign Individual Investment Thesis
Phil Bonello lays out an investment thesis based on principles in the Sovereign Individual. Posted November 12, 2019.
The Investment Case for Bitcoin
Gabor Gurbacs makes the case for holding Bitcoin. Posted October 8, 2019.
Bitcoinβs power oscillator
Harold Christopher Burger introduces the Bitcoin power oscillator. Posted September 20, 2019.
Tweetstorm: How to Outperform Bitcoin
Michiel Lescrauwaet rolls out his tehesis on how to outperform Bitcoin. Posted September 19, 2019.
Floor on Bitcoinβs risk less interest rate
Tamas Blummer makes the case for a floor on Bitcoin riskless interest rates. Posted September 11, 2019.
Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Harold Christopher Burger shares a simple article that uses time-based equations to model Bitcoinβs price. Posted September 4, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Introducing SOPR: spent outputs to predict bitcoin lows and tops
Renato Shirakashi introduces SOPR, which is a new oscillating indicator that signals when major supply changes occur. Posted April 25, 2019.
The case for a small allocation to Bitcoin
Wences Cesares makes the case for why an allocation of your portfolio must be Bitcoin. Posted April 11, 2019
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Investing in Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin. Posted January 9, 2018.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility. Posted April 21, 2015.
2014 Q4
Back to top ↑Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares. Posted December 24, 2014.
Bitcoin is Not About Money
Bitcoin is Not About Money. Posted December 10, 2014.
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money. Posted December 8, 2014.
Pool wars?
Pool wars?. Posted December 8, 2014.
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice
Bitcoin, Economic Resistance, and Justice. Posted December 6, 2014.
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin
The Creative Destruction of Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2014.
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2014.
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry. Posted November 30, 2014.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War. Posted November 24, 2014.
Donβt Panic
Donβt Panic. Posted November 22, 2014.
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat. Posted November 22, 2014.
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money
Bitcoin is a Commodity Money. Posted November 19, 2014.
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?. Posted November 12, 2014.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin
Bitcoin traffic bulletin. Posted November 11, 2014.
Active Decentralization
Active Decentralization. Posted November 9, 2014.
Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin
The Cutting Edge of Bitcoin. Posted November 7, 2014.
The Legal Politics of Money
The Legal Politics of Money. Posted November 4, 2014.
7 transactions per second? Really?
7 transactions per second? Really?. Posted November 2, 2014.
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin. Posted October 27, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards. Posted October 25, 2014.
Adding Value To Bitcoin
Adding Value To Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2014.
My comments on the BitLicense
My comments on the BitLicense. Posted October 20, 2014.
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands. Posted October 16, 2014.
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law
Sovereign Violence and Legitimacy of Law. Posted October 15, 2014.
The Absolute Value of Crypto
The Absolute Value of Crypto. Posted October 9, 2014.
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon. Posted October 7, 2014.
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness. Posted October 1, 2014.
2017 Q4
Back to top ↑The Story of the DAO
The Story of the DAO. Posted December 24, 2017.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017. Posted December 21, 2017.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.. Posted December 19, 2017.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.
The New EU Attack on Bitcoin.. Posted December 16, 2017.
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin. Posted December 16, 2017.
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin
Mortgage Your House for Bitcoin. Posted December 14, 2017.
Bitcoin Theory
Bitcoin Theory. Posted December 13, 2017.
The Power of Pseudonymity
The Power of Pseudonymity. Posted December 12, 2017.
Bitcoin Network Effects
Bitcoin Network Effects. Posted December 11, 2017.
Stablecoins are doomed to fail
Stablecoins are doomed to fail. Posted December 10, 2017.
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains. Posted December 10, 2017.
Why Token Velocity Matters
Why Token Velocity Matters. Posted December 5, 2017.
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ
βRegrettable That This Society Has Chosen Suicideβ. Posted December 4, 2017.
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude. Posted December 4, 2017.
Against on-chain governance
Against on-chain governance. Posted December 1, 2017.
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency. Posted November 27, 2017.
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ. Posted November 16, 2017.
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians. Posted November 13, 2017.
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ. Posted November 2, 2017.
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection. Posted November 2, 2017.
Velocity ofΒ Tokens
Velocity ofΒ Tokens. Posted October 31, 2017.
The Slow Death of the Firm
The Slow Death of the Firm. Posted October 21, 2017.
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Define Bitcoin. Posted October 18, 2017.
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications. Posted October 17, 2017.
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?. Posted October 9, 2017.
Networked Liquidity
Networked Liquidity. Posted October 7, 2017.
Privacy on the blockchain
Privacy on the blockchain. Posted October 5, 2017.
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles. Posted October 5, 2017.
CY18 Q3
Back to top ↑A Modest Privacy Protection Proposal
Jameson Lopp has been doxxed and wants to help you stay safe. In this post, he lays out a framework to protect your privacy. Posted September 29, 2018.
Tweetstorm: Mass adoption of Bitcoin is inevitable
A timeline for mass adoption from a maximalist. Misir Mahmudov posted this September 25, 2018.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value
JP Thor makes the case for Bitcoin as a SoV (Store of Value). Posted September 22, 2018.
The Bitcoin Analyst Brain: A Primer
A look into the psyche of a Bitcoin analyst from Christopher Bendiksen. Posted September 22, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Inflation Adjusted NVT Ratio
cryptopoiesis proposes an analysis for the NVT ratio. Posted September 18, 2018.
Electric Money
LaurentMT explains the value in PoW and proposes this piece as an entry piece for further discussion. Posted September 17, 2018.
Statistical Fallacy behind the Lindy Effect
Qiao Wang lays out the case for further examination of the Lindy Effect, maybe we should pump the brakes on referencing it all the time. Posted September 15,...
Bitcoin as a store of energy
JP Thor looks at Bitcoin and makes the case that it is a store of energy. Posted SEptember 15, 2018.
Tweetstorm: The essence of Bitcoin
Inspired Pierre Rochard, David Puell shares a great visual on the essence of Bitcoin. Posted September 14, 2019.
PoW is Efficient
Dan Held makes the case for PoW being an efficient use of energy. Posted September 14, 2019.
Expensive Privacy is Useless Privacy
Paul Sztorc lays out a case for privacy and why it must be a core tenant of Bitcoin. Posted September 11, 2018.
Cliffhangers
Part 3 in a 3 part series, LaurentMT looks at the idea of an optimal age of the UTXOs to measure how far the system is running from its optimum. Posted Septe...
The Yin and Yang of Bitcoin
Part 2 in a 3 part series, LaurentMT examines new metrics regarding mining effects and hodling over the efficiency of PoW. Posted September 3, 2018.
Hodlers are the Revolutionaries
Dan Held explains why hodlers are important to Bitcoinβs network. Posted August 31, 2018.
Gravity
Part 1 of a 3 part series, LaurentMT examines why average cost per transaction isnβt a good way to measure PoW efficiency. Posted August 27, 2018.
Bitcoin, Chance and Randomness
Hugo Nguyen looks at the virtues of randomness and examines how it powers PoW. Posted August 25, 2018.
The Store of Value Thesis
Qiao Wang and Dan McArdle explore their cryptoasset Store of Value Thesis. Posted August 19, 2018.
Bitcoin, Stock & Flow
Hugo Nguyen lays out one of the core fundamentals of Bitcoinβs value proposition, stock to flow. Posted August 15, 2018.
Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
The Bitcoin Second Layer
Nik Bhatia lays out a the baseline for a 4 part series on Lightning Network. In this post, he draws similarities between LN and paper gold, with differences....
The Cost and Sustainability of Bitcoin
Hass MCCook provides a systematic methodology of modelling the environmental and economic costs of Bitcoin. Posted August 2018.
Visions of Bitcoin
Hasu and Nic Carterβs fantastic review of how narrative around Bitcoin usage has changed over time. Posted July 29, 2018.
Cryptocurrencies are money, not equity
Brendan Berstein makes the case for cryptocurrencies being money and explains how investors are helping determine value. Posted July 22, 2018.
The Bitcoin RiskΒ Spectrum
Part 3 of Nik Bhatiaβs 4 part Lightning Network thesis. This post looks at the bitcoin risk spectrum. Posted July 9, 2018.
Bitcoin Governance
Pierre Rochard lays out how Bitcoin governance works in a decentralized manner. Posted July 8, 2018.
The Flase Dichotomy of Utility and Store of Value
Qiao Wang breaks down the SoV narrative surrounfing Bitcoin and other digital assets. Posted July 5, 2018.
Crypto-incrementalism vs Crypto-anarchy
Tony Sheng believes all crypto projects fall into one of two camps, which he also believes can coexist. Posted July 2, 2018.
Coin Days Destroyed
Jaoquin Roibal takes to stackexchange to answer. Posted June 20, 2019.
2020 Q1
Back to top ↑The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Value Proposition β Is It Truly the Best Currency?
BTChap looks at Bitcoin versus the alternatives. Posted March 22, 2020.
Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
This Is Not Capitalism
This Is Not Capitalism. Posted March 22, 2020.
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin. Posted March 11, 2020.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.. Posted January 31, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Bitcoin is good for your governmentβs treasury
FF2K puts it simply, Bitcoin is good for Government. Posted January 26, 2020.
Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy. Posted January 23, 2020.
Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
The Energy Standard
The Energy Standard. Posted January 21, 2020.
Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Bitcoin has already succeeded
Acrual posts why Bitcoin has already suceeded. Posted January 12, 2020.
Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Primacy of the Digital World
Pascal HΓΌgli tells us of the growing inportance of the digital world, where digital bit become more important than physical atoms. Posted January 8, 2020.
Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
Build & Refine
Build & Refine. Posted January 5, 2020.
How to Resist Censorship with Bitcoin
Elaine shares how to destroy financial censorship is simply by using Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
2020 Q3
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Bitcoin as an Antidote to Despair: A Psychological Formulation
Aaron Clendenin explores Bitcoin as a means to modify behavior. Posted October 21, 2020.
Why we may fail Lightning
Antoine Riard explains why Lightning might be doomed or what we can do to push the stack forward. Posted September 28, 2020.
Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
Bitcoin In The Institutional Investment Portfolio
Marcel Burger makes the case for hodling Bitcoin in an institutional portfolio. POsted September 18, 2020.
Things Bitcoiners Donβt Want To Hear
Shinobi discusses the hard reality of thermodynamics. Posted September 16, 2020.
Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part II.
Leo Zhang explores the magic of hashrate and mining in part 2 of a series. Posted September 15, 2020.
MPPs & Wumbo Channels - Optimizing Liquidity on the Lightning Network
Roy Sheinfeld explains Wumbo and MPP on Lightning Network. Posted September 14, 2020.
Map of the Bitcoin Network
Gloria explains the Bitcoin network at a high level. Posted July 22, 2020.
Tweet Thread: PUELLβS 21 LAWS OF BITCOIN
David lays out the unwritten laws of Bitcoin. Posted September 9, 2020.
The Patoshi Mining Machine
Sergio speculates what Satoshi mined with. Posted August 22, 2020.
Bitcoin is One for All
Parker Lewis makes the case for Bitcoin for everyone. Posted August 27, 2020.
Tweet Thread: What is an xpub?
Danny lays out the basics of xpubs. Posted August 30, 2020.
Different bitcoins different prices
JP Koning explains why Bitcoins fetch different prices. Posted September 2, 2020.
Once Inflation Starts, It Wonβt Be Contained
Gael Sannchez Smith explores how and why inflation canβt be stopped. Posted June 12, 2020.
Lightning is the Better Way to HODL
Roy Sheinfeld shares the case for keeping your Bitcoin in Lightning Network. Posted August 31, 2020.
Donβt Fear the Reaper
Donβt Fear the Reaper. Posted August 23, 2020.
In Memory of Hal Finney, RIP β Builder of a More Trusted World
Bill Buchanan shares a thoughtful piece about our friend, Hal. Posted August 22, 2020.
Balinese Cockfights & Bitcoins
Mick Morucci draws the comparison between cockfighters and Bitcoiners. Poseted August 17, 2020.
Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
All Paths Lead to Your Destination
All Paths Lead to Your Destination. Posted August 8, 2020.
True Names Not Required
True Names Not Required. Posted August 7, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
Tweet Thread - Bitcoin and NoSQL
Dhruv Bansal compares Bitcoin and NoSQL. Posted August 3, 2020
The AlienCoin Attack Vector
Knut Svanholm explores the idea of a better alien money that could disrupt Bitcoin. Posted July 29, 2020.
Misjudging Bitcoin
Beautyon explore how a court ruling on Bitcoin mischaracterizes it. Posted July 27, 2020.
Finance
Back to top ↑7 Misconceptions about Bitcoin, and Where to Buy
This article answers some popular misconceptions and questions about Bitcoin, and then shows the best place for where to buy Bitcoin.
Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
3 Reasons Iβm Investing in Bitcoin
Lyn Alden shares an in depth reason for making a position in Bitcoin. Posted July 17, 2020.
Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Tweetstorm Bitcoin as super-collateral
Aaron explores Bitcoin as the ultimate collateral in this short tweetstorm. Posted February 5, 2020.
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Performance Against Bitcoin
Willy Woo shares a chart that illustrates alt performance in BTC. Posted August 17, 2019.
Introducing the Difficulty Ribbon, signaling the best times to buy Bitcoin
Willy Woo introduces a new signal, the Difficulty Ribbon. Posted August 1, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Are Bitcoin Bubbles Predictable?
Tobias Huber lays out a basic model for predicting bitcoin price bubbles. Posted March 16, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Konrad S. Graf
Back to top ↑Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test. Posted August 5, 2017.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule. Posted July 10, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules. Posted July 9, 2016.
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units. Posted February 4, 2016.
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory. Posted November 8, 2015.
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ. Posted June 20, 2015.
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment. Posted March 11, 2015.
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?. Posted September 19, 2014.
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?. Posted August 27, 2014.
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations
Gold standards, optionality, and parallel metallic- and crypto-coin circulations. Posted May 21, 2014.
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited
The helpful fable of the βbitcoinβ: Duality models revisited. Posted May 20, 2014.
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation. Posted February 27, 2014.
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments. Posted February 14, 2014.
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin. Posted January 13, 2014.
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk. Posted November 7, 2013.
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta. Posted October 3, 2013.
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins. Posted September 14, 2013.
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year. Posted July 25, 2013.
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions. Posted July 22, 2013.
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination. Posted June 3, 2013.
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble. Posted April 6, 2013.
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ. Posted March 30, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist |
IN-DEPTH The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist. Posted March 19, 2013.
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite. Posted March 6, 2013.
Elaine Ou
Back to top ↑Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.. Posted January 31, 2020.
How to Resist Censorship with Bitcoin
Elaine shares how to destroy financial censorship is simply by using Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020
Bitcoin and Inflation
Bitcoin and Inflation. Posted October 21, 2019.
Bitcoin is for Stackers
Elaine shares why Bitcoin is growing slowly, namely Greshamβs Law. Posted October 17, 2019.
Sound Money
Sound Money. Posted July 25, 2019.
Hackers and Sphincters
Hackers and Sphincters. Posted June 28, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy. Posted October 10, 2018.
Batching Mental Transaction Costs
Batching Mental Transaction Costs. Posted March 2, 2018.
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth. Posted February 25, 2018.
My Plan for Hyperbitcoinization
Elaine lays out her plan for hyperbitcoinization. Lookout Captain Kirk! Posted January 13, 2018.
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin. Posted January 9, 2018.
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin. Posted December 16, 2017.
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?
If No One Spends Bitcoin, How Can It Have Value?. Posted October 9, 2017.
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin. Posted September 16, 2017.
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy. Posted August 3, 2017.
The Rubber Hose Factor
The Rubber Hose Factor. Posted July 28, 2017.
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments. Posted April 15, 2017.
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 25, 2016.
Redactable Bitcoin
Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 21, 2016.
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ. Posted August 18, 2016.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.. Posted May 12, 2015.
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility. Posted April 21, 2015.
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?. Posted February 2, 2015.
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place. Posted January 10, 2015.
2017 Q2
Back to top ↑WTF is The Blockchain?
WTF is The Blockchain?. Posted June 28, 2017.
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin
Thinking Correctly About Bitcoin. Posted June 28, 2017.
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts. Posted June 28, 2017.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.
The Final Battle of the Crypto Wars is Over, and We Have Irrevocably Won.. Posted June 27, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork)
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork). Posted June 26, 2017.
NO!
NO!. Posted June 21, 2017.
Bitcoin Is Money
Bitcoin Is Money. Posted June 21, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know. Posted June 19, 2017.
From the Bottom, Up
From the Bottom, Up. Posted June 15, 2017.
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value. Posted June 10, 2017.
Coup You
Coup You. Posted June 9, 2017.
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream. Posted June 7, 2017.
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking
The Token Frenzy and its Impact on Venture Capital Thinking. Posted June 6, 2017.
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design. Posted June 1, 2017.
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game. Posted May 29, 2017.
Thoughts on Tokens
Thoughts on Tokens. Posted May 27, 2017.
Bitcoin and Software Reliability
Bitcoin and Software Reliability. Posted May 27, 2017.
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network. Posted May 19, 2017.
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm. Posted May 15, 2017.
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin
Solidifying the Idea of Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2017.
The Pillar and the Pond
The Pillar and the Pond. Posted April 21, 2017.
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments. Posted April 15, 2017.
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency. Posted April 3, 2017.
Thoughts on SegWit2MB
Thoughts on SegWit2MB. Posted April 2, 2017.
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network. Posted April 1, 2017.
Pete Dushenski
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017. Posted December 21, 2017.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016. Posted December 4, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.. Posted January 21, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.. Posted December 25, 2015.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.. Posted March 8, 2015.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.. Posted February 11, 2015.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.. Posted January 12, 2015.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War
Bitcoin Year-In-Review: The Price Went Down, So We Prepared For War. Posted November 24, 2014.
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin
The Revolution Was Fiat, The Reaction Is Bitcoin. Posted October 27, 2014.
Adding Value To Bitcoin
Adding Value To Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2014.
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands
The Difference Between Weak Hands And Strong Hands. Posted October 16, 2014.
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon
How A Bigger Blockchain Is Less Secure And Why Block Size Ainβt Gonna Increase Any Time Soon. Posted October 7, 2014.
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness. Posted October 1, 2014.
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa. Posted August 7, 2014.
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?. Posted June 5, 2014.
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin
The Rothschilds of Bitcoin. Posted May 9, 2014.
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism
Bitcoin: Killer of Nietzschian Nihilism. Posted April 29, 2014.
Ishmael
Ishmael. Posted April 18, 2014.
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution
Deflation Isnβt Bitcoinβs Problem, Itβs Bitcoinβs Solution. Posted April 4, 2014.
There Is No βBitcoin 2.0β
There Is No βBitcoin 2.0β. Posted March 19, 2014.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.. Posted March 13, 2014.
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast. Posted March 9, 2014.
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise. Posted February 27, 2014.
On Matters of Merchant Adoption
On Matters of Merchant Adoption. Posted February 25, 2014.
2015 Q2
Back to top ↑Class Consciousness of The Digital Age
Class Consciousness of The Digital Age. Posted June 24, 2015.
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ
Preview: βThe market for bitcoin transaction inclusion and the temporal root of scarcityβ. Posted June 20, 2015.
The Bitcoin Gauntlet
The Bitcoin Gauntlet. Posted June 11, 2015.
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ
Killing the Dragon Named βBitcoin is Moneyβ. Posted June 8, 2015.
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard. Posted June 4, 2015.
Hashing assurance contracts
Hashing assurance contracts. Posted May 27, 2015.
Bigger blocks another way?
Bigger blocks another way?. Posted May 27, 2015.
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?. Posted May 22, 2015.
Silk Meets Bitcoin
Silk Meets Bitcoin. Posted May 20, 2015.
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is called Bitcoin. Posted May 16, 2015.
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word. Posted May 15, 2015.
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System
The Reappropriation of Our Economic System. Posted May 13, 2015.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.
Hello. I am a bitcoin.. Posted May 12, 2015.
Crash landing
Crash landing. Posted May 7, 2015.
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?. Posted May 5, 2015.
The capacity cliff
The capacity cliff. Posted May 5, 2015.
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea. Posted May 5, 2015.
Block size and miner fees⦠again
Block size and miner fees⦠again. Posted May 5, 2015.
Why increasing the max block size is urgent
Why increasing the max block size is urgent. Posted May 4, 2015.
Time to roll out bigger blocks
Time to roll out bigger blocks. Posted May 4, 2015.
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1. Posted April 28, 2015.
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility. Posted April 21, 2015.
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day
Grundsaudaag. Jour de la Marmotte. Ground Hog Day. Posted April 2, 2015.
2017 Q3
Back to top ↑The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics. Posted September 27, 2017.
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate. Posted September 26, 2017.
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial)
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial). Posted September 22, 2017.
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation. Posted September 19, 2017.
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin. Posted September 16, 2017.
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains. Posted August 24, 2017.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.. Posted August 23, 2017.
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic. Posted August 21, 2017.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.
βJekyllCoinβ the US Governmentβs Doomed Attempt to Kill Bitcoin.. Posted August 20, 2017.
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted
Visions of How Banking Will Be Disrupted. Posted August 15, 2017.
Traditional Asset Tokenization
Traditional Asset Tokenization. Posted August 11, 2017.
Is Bitcoin Money?
Is Bitcoin Money?. Posted August 9, 2017.
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money. Posted August 9, 2017.
How SegWit makes security better
How SegWit makes security better. Posted August 8, 2017.
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks. Posted August 5, 2017.
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test
Descendants with modifications: Bitcoinβs new and possibly beneficial evolutionary test. Posted August 5, 2017.
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy. Posted August 3, 2017.
The Rubber Hose Factor
The Rubber Hose Factor. Posted July 28, 2017.
Against the Minimum Majority Measure
Against the Minimum Majority Measure. Posted July 28, 2017.
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?. Posted July 21, 2017.
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete. Posted July 11, 2017.
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless. Posted July 7, 2017.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.. Posted July 3, 2017.
Nic Carter
Back to top ↑Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs. Posted November 17, 2020.
Bitcoin at 12
Nic Carter reflects on 12 years of the white paper. Posted October 31, 2020.
Donβt Fear the Reaper
Donβt Fear the Reaper. Posted August 23, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
The cat is out of the bag
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is here to stay and itβs free to use. Posted December 29, 2019.
A most peaceful revolution
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the revolution we have been waiting for. Posted September 7, 2019.
Tweet: Opinion on Wealth Concentration
Tweets on Wealth Concentration. Posted by Nic Carter on August 14, 2019.
Tweet: Proof of Work Equivalent Days
Bitcoin peaks ATH for PoW equivalent days. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Tweet: Bitcoinβs Power Balance
. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
A modest proposal regarding Bitcoin mining
Nic Carter trolls us all with a proposal to organize miners for a pro-reorg future. Posted May 9, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Adoption by number of users
A tweetstorm from Nic Carter that looks at user adoption. Posted April 24, 2019.
How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
Unpacking Bitcoinβs Assurances
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Transaction count is an inferior measure
By Nic Carter, Posted November 10, 2018
Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
Blockchain Is a Semantic Wasteland
Nic Carter looks at the mythical word that has everyone scratching their headβ¦ βblockchainβ. He proposes what we should do with this word. Posted October 5, ...
Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
Visions of Bitcoin
Hasu and Nic Carterβs fantastic review of how narrative around Bitcoin usage has changed over time. Posted July 29, 2018.
2013 Q4
Back to top ↑Real crypto-anarchy
Real crypto-anarchy. Posted December 28, 2013.
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity. Posted December 28, 2013.
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites
Save Us From the Lawyers and the Luddites. Posted December 23, 2013.
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash
Why Bitcoin Canβt Crash. Posted December 18, 2013.
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter
Why the quoted price of Bitcoin doesnβt matter. Posted December 16, 2013.
Bitcoin Value Proposition
Bitcoin Value Proposition. Posted December 13, 2013.
Merge avoidance
Merge avoidance. Posted December 11, 2013.
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2013.
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2013.
Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin Volatility. Posted December 2, 2013.
Financial Insurrection
Financial Insurrection. Posted November 29, 2013.
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent. Posted November 27, 2013.
Bitcoin and Gold
Bitcoin and Gold. Posted November 23, 2013.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.. Posted November 18, 2013.
Transactional Currency and Store of Value
Transactional Currency and Store of Value. Posted November 14, 2013.
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction
Bitcoinβs Creative Destruction. Posted November 8, 2013.
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk
Hyper-monetization reloaded: Another round of bubble talk. Posted November 7, 2013.
Deflationary Spiral
Deflationary Spiral. Posted November 6, 2013.
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin
The Transaction Cost of Bitcoin. Posted October 21, 2013.
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance. Posted October 19, 2013.
A network of your peers
A network of your peers. Posted October 4, 2013.
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta
Bitcoin and social theory reflections: A review essay between Amsterdam and Atlanta. Posted October 3, 2013.
Freedom
Back to top ↑Masters and Slaves of Money
Robert Breedlove explains how masters of money are the real problem and how Bitcoin is the path to freedom. Posted July 5, 2020.
Freedom Money β Bitcoin and the FirstΒ Amendment
Hector Rosenkrans makes the case for Bitcoin as an essential liberty like the First Amendment. Posted July 4, 2020.
Bitcoin Has to Be for Everyone
Brian Harrington makes a bullish case for everyone. Posted June 13, 2020.
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
The rise of the individual.
Aleksander Svetski shares his thoughts on the rise of self sovereignty as a revolutionary idea, all made possible by Bitcoin. Posted December 31, 2019
The cat is out of the bag
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is here to stay and itβs free to use. Posted December 29, 2019.
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Matrix
Meltem gets us questioning if weβve actually taken the βred pillβ. Posted October 25, 2019.
Bitcoin Equals Freedom
Ross Ulbricht makes the case for Bitcoin as the ultimate form of freedom. Posted September 25, 2019
The Moral Case for Lightning
Alex Gladstein makes the moral case for Lighning. Posted July 25, 2019.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
Why Bitcoin Matters
Posted March 15, 2019 by Aleks Svetski, this article explains why Bitcoin matters.
A Human Rights Activistβs Response to Bitcoin Critics
Alex Gladstein responds to critics and makes the case for Bitcoin. Posted February 19, 2019.
Why America Canβt Regulate Bitcoin
Beautyon explains why Bitcoin is unregulatable. Posted March 15, 2018.
How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
Politics vs Technology
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Dave Hudson
Back to top ↑Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!. Posted January 6, 2016.
Blockchain, What Art Thou?
Blockchain, What Art Thou?. Posted December 29, 2015.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux)
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux). Posted December 20, 2015.
Waiting for blocks
Waiting for blocks. Posted December 19, 2015.
Pool wars?
Pool wars?. Posted December 8, 2014.
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?
The future of Bitcoin transaction fees?. Posted November 12, 2014.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin
Bitcoin traffic bulletin. Posted November 11, 2014.
7 transactions per second? Really?
7 transactions per second? Really?. Posted November 2, 2014.
The gamblerβs guide to Bitcoin mining
The gamblerβs guide to Bitcoin mining. Posted June 30, 2014.
51% of the network
51% of the network. Posted June 23, 2014.
Finding 2016 blocks
Finding 2016 blocks. Posted June 16, 2014.
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties
Lies, damned lies and Bitcoin difficulties. Posted June 10, 2014.
Strange spikes revisited!
Strange spikes revisited!. Posted June 5, 2014.
Hash rate headaches
Hash rate headaches. Posted May 20, 2014.
Prisonerβs dilemmas?
Prisonerβs dilemmas?. Posted April 30, 2014.
Megawatts of mining
Megawatts of mining. Posted April 28, 2014.
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner
The rewards for a Bitcoin miner. Posted April 4, 2014.
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?. Posted March 24, 2014.
Chickens and eggs?
Chickens and eggs?. Posted March 19, 2014.
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price. Posted March 13, 2014.
The Bitcoin runaway mine train
The Bitcoin runaway mine train. Posted March 9, 2014.
CY18 Q1
Back to top ↑Homo Sapiens, Evolution, Money & Bitcoin
Posted March 28, 2018, Alex Svetski gives an explanation of why Bitcoin exists.
The many traditions of non-governmental money (part i)
Nick Szabo examines the traditions and history of non-governmental money. Posted March 23, 2018.
Maduroβs Mint of King Cnut
Beautyon makes the case that Maduroβs attempt to create a new money will fail and any distraction to Bitcoin is a good thing because it gets stronger over ti...
Proof-of-Stake & the Wrong Engineering Mindset
Hugo Nguyen explains why PoS is flawed. Posted March 18,2018.
Are Bitcoin Bubbles Predictable?
Tobias Huber lays out a basic model for predicting bitcoin price bubbles. Posted March 16, 2018.
Why America Canβt Regulate Bitcoin
Beautyon explains why Bitcoin is unregulatable. Posted March 15, 2018.
How Blockchains Will Enable Privacy
Shaan Ray describes a private future enabled by blockchain. Posted March 3, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Seven Myths of Bitcoin
George Kikvadze kills some common FUD. Posted March 2, 2018.
Crypto Innovation Spotlight: Schnorr Signatures
Spencer Bogart highlights some key features in Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 22, 2018.
The Anatomy of Proof-of-Work
By Hugo Nguyen, posted February 10, 2018. This is part 1 of a 5 part series.
Bitcoin turning into a multi layered system is the most interesting thing in crypto in 2018
Ber Kessels shares his opinion and excitement about Lightning network.
Rethinking Network Value to Transactions (NVT) Ratio
Dmitry Kalichkin describes NVT Signal, a new approach to NVT Ratio. Posted February 3, 2018.
Excited for Schnorr signatures
Murch recaps the pending BIP technology, Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 3, 2018.
Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
Blockchain Proof-of-Work Is a Decentralized Clock
Grisha Trubetskoy explains how a PoW blockchain is a clock. Posted January 23, 2018.
Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
Stop comparing Bitcoin to the internet
Dhruv Bansal explains why 1 BTC will be worth $1M. Posted January 19, 2018.
My Plan for Hyperbitcoinization
Elaine lays out her plan for hyperbitcoinization. Lookout Captain Kirk! Posted January 13, 2018.
How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Criticism
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Village Commons
The Bitcoin Village Commons. Posted March 31, 2019.
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy. Posted October 10, 2018.
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin. Posted January 9, 2018.
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin
Fiatsplaining Bitcoin. Posted December 16, 2017.
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments. Posted April 15, 2017.
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money. Posted July 13, 2016.
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general. Posted May 9, 2016.
Beach Boy Bitcoin
Beach Boy Bitcoin. Posted May 6, 2016.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux)
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux). Posted December 20, 2015.
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin. Posted March 19, 2015.
Bitcoinβs People Problem
Bitcoinβs People Problem. Posted January 8, 2015.
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin
There is only one blockchain and itβs called Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2014.
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry. Posted November 30, 2014.
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness
Weβre Leading You Away From Golden Calves And Towards Happiness. Posted October 1, 2014.
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains. Posted June 10, 2014.
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble. Posted May 3, 2014.
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem. Posted February 25, 2014.
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent. Posted November 27, 2013.
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency. Posted April 3, 2013.
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin. Posted January 10, 2013.
2014 Q1
Back to top ↑Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?
Where next for Bitcoin mining ASICs?. Posted March 24, 2014.
There Is No βBitcoin 2.0β
There Is No βBitcoin 2.0β. Posted March 19, 2014.
Chickens and eggs?
Chickens and eggs?. Posted March 19, 2014.
Where did the inflation go?
Where did the inflation go?. Posted March 17, 2014.
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price
Strange spikes in the Bitcoin price. Posted March 13, 2014.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.
On Making Bitcoin Accessible. Or Not.. Posted March 13, 2014.
The Bitcoin runaway mine train
The Bitcoin runaway mine train. Posted March 9, 2014.
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast
Citizens of Fiat vs. Citizens of Bitcoin: A Contrast. Posted March 9, 2014.
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise
The Wallet Inspectorβs Promise. Posted February 27, 2014.
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation
MtGox fiasco highlights advantages of Bitcoin and damage from regulation. Posted February 27, 2014.
On Matters of Merchant Adoption
On Matters of Merchant Adoption. Posted February 25, 2014.
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem. Posted February 25, 2014.
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments
Summary update on Bitcoin transaction malleability adjustments. Posted February 14, 2014.
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any. Posted February 12, 2014.
Mt. Gox and fractional reserve banking
Mt. Gox and fractional reserve banking. Posted February 11, 2014.
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin
The Economic Functions of Bitcoin. Posted February 10, 2014.
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow. Posted February 1, 2014.
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility. Posted January 28, 2014.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.
Bitcoin is not money. If you seek βcomplianceβ you are asking for trouble.. Posted January 27, 2014.
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin
Legal and economic perspectives in the action-based analysis of Bitcoin. Posted January 13, 2014.
CY18 Q2
Back to top ↑The βBitcoin mining death spiralβ debate explained
By Arjun Balaji, Posted December 4, 2018
On Schelling points, network effects and Lindy: Inherent properties of communication
Willem Van Den Bergh explains why schelling point, network effects, and Lindy effects make Bitcoin so strong. Posted June 29, 2018.
Bitcoin Investment Theses (Part 2)
Pierre Rochard outlines Part 2 of 3 Bitcoin investment theses. Posted June 24, 2018.
The Bitcoin Lightning Network: A Technical Primer
Joe Kendzicky lays out the technical fundamentals of Lightning Network. Posted June 5, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Gigi makes the case that proof of work IS worthwhile and not a waste. Posted June 10, 2018.
Bitcoin Investment Theses (Part 1)
Pierre Rochard outlines Part 1 of 3 Bitcoin investment theses. Posted June 9, 2018.
The Time Value of Bitcoin
Part 2 of a 4 part series, Nik Bhatiaβs thesis on the Lightning Network. In this post he explains the time-value of bitcoin. Posted June 8, 2019.
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Bitcoin: Past and Future
Posted May 30, 2018 by Adam Tache and Murad Mahmudov, this article will analyze these perspectives by discussing trade-offs, philosophical divides within the...
Bitcoin Data Science (Pt. 2): The Geology of Lost Coins
By Dhruv Bansal, Posted May 29, 2018
Rethinking Metcalfeβs Law applications to cryptoasset valuation
Posted May 21, 2018 by Dmitry Kalichkin, his goal was to estimate whether current Bitcoin price is supported by activity on the network.
The Internetβs Magna Carta Moment: Bitcoin & The Value of Strong Assurances
Posted May 20, 2018, Spencer Bogart explains the importance of Bitcoin, βnetworks like Bitcoin offer a fertile foundation for economic growth in the digital ...
The Future of Bitcoin: What Lightning Could Look Like
Posted May 2, 2018, Aaron van Wirdum looks at the potential for Bitcoin Lightning Network.
The Long Game in Crypto: Why Decentralization Matters
Spencer Bogart shares his opinion why decentralization matters. Posted April 25, 2018.
Bitcoin Data Science (Pt. 1): HODL Waves
By Dhruv Bansal, Posted April 17, 2018
A Guide To Bitcoinβs Technical Brilliance (For Non-Programmers)
Lucas Nuzzi attempts to provide a semi-technical guide to key aspects of Bitcoinβs technology. Posted April 15, 2018
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin will usher an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity
Essential tweetstorm from Murad on a great vision of a Bitcoin future. Posted April 14, 2018.
Meditations on Fraud Proofs
Paul Sztorc explains the ins and outs of Fraud proofs. Fraud Proofs address the problem of learning that a Bitcoin header is invalid (despite it being PoW va...
The Many Faces of Bitcoin
Adam TachΓ© and Murad Mahmudov discuss four schools of thought related to Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2018.
Bitcoin Post-Maximalism
Paul Sztorc lays out what happens after everyone is a Bitcoin maximalist, when the disagreements inevitably creep back in and offers a solution to scale. Pos...
Sovereignty
Back to top ↑Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
The rise of the individual.
Aleksander Svetski shares his thoughts on the rise of self sovereignty as a revolutionary idea, all made possible by Bitcoin. Posted December 31, 2019
The Rise of the Sovereign Individual
Gigi tells us how the current times are enabling individuals to take back their sovereignty. Poseted August 22, 2019.
The Sovereign, the Subject, and Crypto-power
Erik Cason describes the power crypto brings to the individual. Posted June 24, 2019.
Cryptosovereignty
Erik layβs out the framework for a future based on crypto rather than manβs subjective views. Posted February 3, 2019.
Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State. Posted August 4, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism. Posted June 29, 2014.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.. Posted November 18, 2013.
The Most Dangerous Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede shares a quick reflection on Bitcoin as a major threat to governments. Posted May 26, 2011.
Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Governance
Back to top ↑Home On The Range
Sovereign.615 outlines a framework for a Bitcoin citadel charter. Posted October 21,2020
Build & Refine
Build & Refine. Posted January 5, 2020.
Bitcoin, Not Blockchain
Parker Lewis makes a strong case on why itβs all about Bitcoin, not blockchain. Posted September 6, 2019.
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay. Posted May 21, 2019.
Crypto Governance: The Startup vs. Nation-State Approach
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Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox. Posted January 5, 2019.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2017. Posted December 21, 2017.
Against on-chain governance
Against on-chain governance. Posted December 1, 2017.
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin. Posted September 16, 2017.
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?. Posted July 21, 2017.
Fork wars
Fork wars. Posted March 30, 2017.
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general. Posted May 9, 2016.
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire. Posted March 7, 2016.
On block sizes
On block sizes. Posted November 2, 2015.
Why is Bitcoin forking?
Why is Bitcoin forking?. Posted August 15, 2015.
On consensus and forks
On consensus and forks. Posted August 12, 2015.
This is how block size limit will be raised
This is how block size limit will be raised. Posted February 24, 2013.
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two. Posted December 13, 2012.
Paul Sztorc
Back to top ↑Security Budget in the Long Run
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Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy. Posted November 9, 2018.
Expensive Privacy is Useless Privacy
Paul Sztorc lays out a case for privacy and why it must be a core tenant of Bitcoin. Posted September 11, 2018.
Meditations on Fraud Proofs
Paul Sztorc explains the ins and outs of Fraud proofs. Fraud Proofs address the problem of learning that a Bitcoin header is invalid (despite it being PoW va...
Bitcoin Post-Maximalism
Paul Sztorc lays out what happens after everyone is a Bitcoin maximalist, when the disagreements inevitably creep back in and offers a solution to scale. Pos...
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ
The MAHF And Replay βProtectionβ. Posted November 2, 2017.
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection
Miners Donβt Control Tx-Selection. Posted November 2, 2017.
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless. Posted July 7, 2017.
Mining
Mining. Posted January 29, 2017.
Against the Hard Fork
Against the Hard Fork. Posted December 6, 2016.
Better Fork Terminology
Better Fork Terminology. Posted December 5, 2016.
One Chain to Rule Them All
One Chain to Rule Them All. Posted March 7, 2016.
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions. Posted December 28, 2015.
The Hashing Heart Attack
The Hashing Heart Attack. Posted October 28, 2015.
Measuring Decentralization
Measuring Decentralization. Posted October 9, 2015.
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word
Bitcoin and Deflation, The Last Word. Posted May 15, 2015.
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat
Altcoins Arenβt Money, Theyβre Bitcoinβs Casino/Laundromat. Posted November 22, 2014.
Active Decentralization
Active Decentralization. Posted November 9, 2014.
2016 Q1
Back to top ↑The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted
The Disruptor Can Be Disrupted. Posted March 30, 2016.
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate
James Bellington on the βAustrians vs. Bitcoinβ Debate. Posted March 30, 2016.
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985
Bitcoin Parallels from 1985. Posted March 20, 2016.
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers. Posted March 7, 2016.
One Chain to Rule Them All
One Chain to Rule Them All. Posted March 7, 2016.
How Soon is βNowβ?
How Soon is βNowβ?. Posted March 7, 2016.
Bitcoin Maximalism
Bitcoin Maximalism. Posted March 7, 2016.
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire
Back Away from the Bitcoin Barbed Wire. Posted March 7, 2016.
Doing nothing is a choice
Doing nothing is a choice. Posted March 5, 2016.
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ
βProper Governanceβ is the New βLegitimacyβ. Posted February 24, 2016.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.. Posted February 16, 2016.
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal
The Only Thing Living in This World Will Be Metal. Posted February 12, 2016.
The Flat Screen Dilemma
The Flat Screen Dilemma. Posted February 4, 2016.
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units
Some misplaced explanations of bitcoins as tradable units. Posted February 4, 2016.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part ii.. Posted January 21, 2016.
βThis is just my opinionβ
βThis is just my opinionβ. Posted January 18, 2016.
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment. Posted January 14, 2016.
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!
Behold mighty exahash, hammer of the blocks!. Posted January 6, 2016.
2017 Q1
Back to top ↑Fork wars
Fork wars. Posted March 30, 2017.
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity. Posted March 30, 2017.
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen. Posted March 24, 2017.
A stock market crash is inevitable
A stock market crash is inevitable. Posted March 13, 2017.
The Bitcoin Filibuster
The Bitcoin Filibuster. Posted March 1, 2017.
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder. Posted February 20, 2017.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.
Bitcoin is. And that is enough.. Posted February 20, 2017.
The Parable of Alpha
The Parable of Alpha. Posted February 13, 2017.
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions. Posted February 11, 2017.
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin
The DCG is not Bitcoin. You are Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2017.
Other definitions of Bitcoin
Other definitions of Bitcoin. Posted February 8, 2017.
A definition of βBitcoinβ
A definition of βBitcoinβ. Posted February 7, 2017.
The Meaning of Decentralization
The Meaning of Decentralization. Posted February 6, 2017.
What does cryptoanarchy mean
What does cryptoanarchy mean. Posted January 29, 2017.
Mining
Mining. Posted January 29, 2017.
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin
A Step By Step Plan for American Bitcoin. Posted January 27, 2017.
A Brief History of Bitcoin
A Brief History of Bitcoin. Posted January 25, 2017.
Crashes and Hyperinflation
Crashes and Hyperinflation. Posted January 8, 2017.
2018 Q2
Back to top ↑The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money. Posted June 24, 2018.
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?. Posted June 19, 2018.
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset. Posted June 19, 2018.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance. Posted May 30, 2018.
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing. Posted May 29, 2018.
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance
The Sources of Bitcoin Ignorance. Posted May 24, 2018.
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!
Thumb Sucking Anti-Bitcoiners!. Posted May 21, 2018.
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization. Posted May 21, 2018.
Bitcoin at 10
Bitcoin at 10. Posted April 26, 2018.
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ
Etherium is Not βa Commodityβ, and Bitcoin isnβt βDigital Goldβ. Posted April 24, 2018.
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries. Posted April 21, 2018.
The Storm is Here
The Storm is Here. Posted April 20, 2018.
Why Bitcoin Works
Jimmy song makes the case for Bitcoin versus soft money. Posted April 17, 2018.
Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Why Bitcoin is Different
Jimmy explains why Bitcoin is different from cryptocurrency. Posted April 2, 2018.
The Mutual Communication Society
The Mutual Communication Society. Posted April 1, 2018.
2013 Q1
Back to top ↑A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ
A short Bitcoin commentary on βDeflation and Libertyβ. Posted March 30, 2013.
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses. Posted March 25, 2013.
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?. Posted March 24, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist |
IN-DEPTH The sound of one bitcoin: Tangibility, scarcity, and a βhard-moneyβ checklist. Posted March 19, 2013.
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda)
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda). Posted March 12, 2013.
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda. Posted March 6, 2013.
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite
Bitcoin and social-theory research highlights: Digging for kryptonite. Posted March 6, 2013.
Philosophy of Bitcoin
Philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted February 28, 2013.
| IN-DEPTH | Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world |
IN-DEPTH Bitcoins, the regression theorem, and that curious but unthreatening empirical world. Posted February 27, 2013.
This is how block size limit will be raised
This is how block size limit will be raised. Posted February 24, 2013.
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete. Posted February 22, 2013.
Economics of block size limit
Economics of block size limit. Posted February 22, 2013.
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins. Posted February 19, 2013.
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking. Posted January 21, 2013.
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin
Bullshit people say about Bitcoin. Posted January 10, 2013.
You donβt create anything of value
You donβt create anything of value. Posted January 9, 2013.
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer
Bitcoin βminingβ is a misnomer. Posted January 8, 2013.
Daniel Krawisz
Back to top ↑Crashes and Hyperinflation
Crashes and Hyperinflation. Posted January 8, 2017.
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money. Posted July 13, 2016.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange. Posted January 12, 2015.
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money
Reciprocal Altruism in the Theory of Money. Posted December 8, 2014.
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry
Babysitting Bitcoin Skeptics: A Response to Krugman and Gobry. Posted November 30, 2014.
Donβt Panic
Donβt Panic. Posted November 22, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards. Posted October 25, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure. Posted June 29, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism
Bitcoinβs Rugged Individualism. Posted June 29, 2014.
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship. Posted May 16, 2014.
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account. Posted May 10, 2014.
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble
How We Know Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble. Posted May 3, 2014.
How to Market Bitcoin
How to Market Bitcoin. Posted April 26, 2014.
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem. Posted February 25, 2014.
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any. Posted February 12, 2014.
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow. Posted February 1, 2014.
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility. Posted January 28, 2014.
2016 Q3
Back to top ↑Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 25, 2016.
Redactable Bitcoin
Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 21, 2016.
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi. Posted September 14, 2016.
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity
Bitcoin, Lobbying and Anonymity. Posted September 9, 2016.
Time and money
Time and money. Posted August 22, 2016.
Bitcoin is not Energy
Bitcoin is not Energy. Posted August 22, 2016.
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ. Posted August 18, 2016.
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money. Posted August 8, 2016.
Fat Protocols
Fat Protocols. Posted August 8, 2016.
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation. Posted July 28, 2016.
The Destituent Power of Crypto
The Destituent Power of Crypto. Posted July 27, 2016.
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money
Itβs Not About the Technology, Itβs About the Money. Posted July 13, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 3: Differentiation from the 21-million Coin Production Schedule. Posted July 10, 2016.
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 2: Market Intervention through Voluntary Community Rules. Posted July 9, 2016.
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection. Posted July 8, 2016.
Bitcoin Analogies
Bitcoin Analogies. Posted July 4, 2016.
Adoption
Back to top ↑Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs
Nine Bitcoin Charts Already at All-Time Highs. Posted November 17, 2020.
Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis. Posted April 30, 2019.
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions. Posted March 20, 2019.
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain. Posted March 2, 2019.
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing. Posted May 29, 2018.
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream. Posted June 7, 2017.
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry. Posted October 8, 2015.
Speculative Attack
Speculative Attack. Posted July 4, 2014.
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure
Bitcoinβs Shroud of Subtlety and Allure. Posted June 29, 2014.
How to Market Bitcoin
How to Market Bitcoin. Posted April 26, 2014.
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem
Bitcoin Has No Image Problem. Posted February 25, 2014.
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow
Why Bitcoin Will Continue to Grow. Posted February 1, 2014.
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2013.
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses
Why Bitcoin grows unusually faster than normal businesses. Posted March 25, 2013.
Lightning
Back to top ↑MPPs & Wumbo Channels - Optimizing Liquidity on the Lightning Network
Roy Sheinfeld explains Wumbo and MPP on Lightning Network. Posted September 14, 2020.
Lightning is the Better Way to HODL
Roy Sheinfeld shares the case for keeping your Bitcoin in Lightning Network. Posted August 31, 2020.
All Paths Lead to Your Destination
All Paths Lead to Your Destination. Posted August 8, 2020.
The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
The Moral Case for Lightning
Alex Gladstein makes the moral case for Lighning. Posted July 25, 2019.
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient. Posted June 5, 2019.
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay. Posted May 21, 2019.
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money. Posted June 24, 2018.
Bitcoin turning into a multi layered system is the most interesting thing in crypto in 2018
Ber Kessels shares his opinion and excitement about Lightning network.
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network
Miners should be hubs on Lightning Network. Posted April 1, 2017.
The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea. Posted May 5, 2015.
Gigi
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
True Names Not Required
True Names Not Required. Posted August 7, 2020.
The Bitcoin Journey
Gigi shares his idea of the Bitcoin journey and the steps along the way. Posted June 15, 2020.
Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Dear Bitcoiners
Gigi pens an optimistic letter to Bitcoiners around the world. Posted March31, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Habitats
Gigi lays out the three realms where Bitcoin exists. Posted March 1, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
The Rise of the Sovereign Individual
Gigi tells us how the current times are enabling individuals to take back their sovereignty. Poseted August 22, 2019.
Proof of Life
Gigi makes the case for Bitcoin being a living organism. Posted August 7, 2019.
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin. Posted July 23, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Gravity
Gigi explains ideas and Bitcoin and lays out the challenges of changing Bitcoin. One does not simply change Bitcoin. Posted May 1, 2019.
Technological Teachings of Bitcoin
Part 3 of 3 from Gigi, Posted April 2, 2019.
Economic Teachings of Bitcoin
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Philosophical Teachings of Bitcoin
Philosophical Teachings of Bitcoin What Iβve Learned From Bitcoin: Part I By Gigi Posted December 21, 2018
Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Gigi makes the case that proof of work IS worthwhile and not a waste. Posted June 10, 2018.
2011 Q2
Back to top ↑The Economics Of Bitcoin β Resource Allocation And Interest Rate Distortion
Michael Suede examines interest rates in a Bitcoin standard. Posted July 6, 2011.
Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin
The Economics Of Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2011.
Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β How Bitcoins Act As Money
Michael Suede looks at monetary properties of Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2011
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Libertarian Goldbugs Hating On Bitcoin β Free Market Money
Michael explains why Libertarian Goldbugs are hating on Bitcoin. Posted June 6, 2011.
Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
The Most Dangerous Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede shares a quick reflection on Bitcoin as a major threat to governments. Posted May 26, 2011.
Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Bitcoin, what took ye so long?
Nick Szabo talks about hindsight and Bitcoin. Posted May 2011.
2015 Q1
Back to top ↑Replace by fee
Replace by fee. Posted March 28, 2015.
Double spending in Bitcoin
Double spending in Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2015.
Bitcoinβs seasonal affective disorder
Bitcoinβs seasonal affective disorder. Posted March 23, 2015.
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin
Revolutionary Syndicalism of Bitcoin. Posted March 19, 2015.
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment
Bitcoin as a rival digital commodity good: A supplementary comment. Posted March 11, 2015.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.
Bitcoin is unfair. Thatβs the point and so it shall remain.. Posted March 8, 2015.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.
The economics of sinking 20 MB Gavincoin blocks.. Posted February 11, 2015.
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?
What is the Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin?. Posted February 2, 2015.
Antifragile Bitcoin
Antifragile Bitcoin. Posted January 16, 2015.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.
Bitcoin doesnβt need a hard fork, it needs hard people.. Posted January 12, 2015.
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin as a Store of Value, Unit of Account, and Medium of Exchange. Posted January 12, 2015.
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place. Posted January 10, 2015.
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread
The Wolves in Sheepβs Clothing Canβt Destroy or Disrupt Bitcoinβs Spread. Posted January 9, 2015.
Bitcoinβs People Problem
Bitcoinβs People Problem. Posted January 8, 2015.
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking
The Revolution of Bitcoin Banking. Posted January 5, 2015.
2015 Q4
Back to top ↑Blockchain, What Art Thou?
Blockchain, What Art Thou?. Posted December 29, 2015.
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions
Salvaging the Blocksize Discussion, in Two Questions. Posted December 28, 2015.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.
An historical timeline of The Real Bitcoin (TRB) development, part i.. Posted December 25, 2015.
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit. Posted December 22, 2015.
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux)
Bitcoin traffic bulletin (redux). Posted December 20, 2015.
Waiting for blocks
Waiting for blocks. Posted December 19, 2015.
BIP-0000
BIP-0000. Posted December 8, 2015.
Introduction
Introduction. Posted November 17, 2015.
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory. Posted November 8, 2015.
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age
The Revolutionary Vanguard of The Digital Age. Posted November 3, 2015.
On block sizes
On block sizes. Posted November 2, 2015.
Itβs All About the Blockchain
Itβs All About the Blockchain. Posted October 30, 2015.
The Hashing Heart Attack
The Hashing Heart Attack. Posted October 28, 2015.
Measuring Decentralization
Measuring Decentralization. Posted October 9, 2015.
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry. Posted October 8, 2015.
Parker Lewis
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization
Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization. Posted December 19, 2020.
Bitcoin is One for All
Parker Lewis makes the case for Bitcoin for everyone. Posted August 27, 2020.
Bitcoin is Antifragile
Parker Lewis descirbes how Bitcoin is antifragile. Posted June 12, 2020.
Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
Bitcoin Cannot be Banned
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin cannot be banned. Posted November 8, 2019
Bitcoin is Not a Pyramid Scheme
Parker Lewis addresses yet more FUD. Posted October 18, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing
Parker Lewis demystifies Bitcoin inherent values and explains how things work. Posted September 27, 2019.
Bitcoin, Not Blockchain
Parker Lewis makes a strong case on why itβs all about Bitcoin, not blockchain. Posted September 6, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Too Slow
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin is not too slow, why it operates at the speed it does, and how it will scale. Posted August 23, 2019.
Bitcoin Does Not Waste Energy
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoinβs energy consumption is justified. Posted August 16, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Not Too Volatile
Parker Lewis explains volatility and why itβs important to understanding Bitcoin. Posted August 9, 2019.
Bitcoin Canβt Be Copied
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin can never be copied and how a minority is forcing its will upon the masses. Posted August 2, 2019.
Gradually, Then Suddenly
Parker Lewis introduces a new series and explains why he believes Bitcoin is money. Posted August 2, 2019.
Peter Surda
Back to top ↑The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
My comments on the BitLicense
My comments on the BitLicense. Posted October 20, 2014.
Mt. Gox and fractional reserve banking
Mt. Gox and fractional reserve banking. Posted February 11, 2014.
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin
βI, Broken Economistβ: An Analysis of Gary Northβs economics of Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2013.
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin
Gary North is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted December 4, 2013.
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted September 22, 2013.
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2013.
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?
Is Bitcoin a money substitute?. Posted March 24, 2013.
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda)
The classification and the future of Bitcoin (another Re: Patrik Korda). Posted March 12, 2013.
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda
Re: Bitcoin Bubble 2.0 by Patrik Korda. Posted March 6, 2013.
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking
Market forces and Fractional Reserve Banking. Posted January 21, 2013.
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining. Posted December 17, 2012.
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation. Posted December 15, 2012.
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two. Posted December 13, 2012.
2016 Q2
Back to top ↑Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage. Posted June 25, 2016.
The Physics of Brute Force
The Physics of Brute Force. Posted June 19, 2016.
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum
The Fundamental Problems with Ethereum. Posted June 17, 2016.
The Brinkmanship of Crypto
The Brinkmanship of Crypto. Posted June 9, 2016.
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency
Why Central Banks Will Fail at Digital Currency. Posted June 7, 2016.
Why Dumb Networks Are Better
Why Dumb Networks Are Better. Posted June 3, 2016.
Failure is an option
Failure is an option. Posted June 3, 2016.
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation. Posted June 3, 2016.
Original vision of Bitcoin
Original vision of Bitcoin. Posted June 1, 2016.
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn
The Swiss win the Bitcoin Unicorn. Posted May 16, 2016.
Trust No One
Trust No One. Posted May 14, 2016.
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general. Posted May 9, 2016.
Beach Boy Bitcoin
Beach Boy Bitcoin. Posted May 6, 2016.
What Is To Be Done
What Is To Be Done. Posted April 21, 2016.
Hasu
Back to top ↑Exploring Bitcoinβs core values and why we defend them
Why does Bitcoin have value and why do we defend itβs value? Posted November 10, 2020.
Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
Tweetstorm: How do you know itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin now?
Hasu makes the case on why itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin. Posted September 12, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Money is the most important field
Hasu makes the case for money being the most important field of study over the next 20 years. Posted June 6, 2019.
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Investing in Bitcoin
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Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Why Monetary Maximalism could fall short of expectations
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Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Bitcoin and the Promise of Independent Property Rights
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Bitcoin and the Promise of Independent Property Rights A framework for skeptics, part 3 By Su Zhu and Hasu Posted December 13, 20...
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Unpacking Bitcoinβs Social Contract
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Unpacking Bitcoinβs Social Contract A framework for skeptics By Su Zhu and Hasu Posted December 3, 2018
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: An Honest Account of Fiat Money
By Su Zhu and Hasu, Posted November 21, 2018. This is part 1 of a 4 part series.
Visions of Bitcoin
Hasu and Nic Carterβs fantastic review of how narrative around Bitcoin usage has changed over time. Posted July 29, 2018.
2020 M7
Back to top ↑Bitcoin mining has the potential to save distressed heavy industrial businesses
Michael Nov and Harry Sudock explain the opportunity of industrial Bitcoin mining. Posted July 31, 2020.
Bitcoin: Separating Money From State
Pedro Febrero covers Bitcoinβs role in separating
Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
Ten Years of Bitcoin Market Data
Clark Moody
3 Reasons Iβm Investing in Bitcoin
Lyn Alden shares an in depth reason for making a position in Bitcoin. Posted July 17, 2020.
Taproot: Why Activate?
almkglor makes the case for Taproot now. Posted June 15, 2020.
The Path to Taproot Activation
almkglor provides an overview of how we will enable Taproot. Posted June 13, 2020.
Accepting Scarcity: A Bitcoin Meditation
Reed Womack shares a meditation on scarcity and Bitcoin. POsted July 11, 2020.
Bitcoin is more like ham radio than the early internet
JP Koning makes the case that Bitcoin is so early, it is much more like a hobby than revolutionary money at this point.
Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Masters and Slaves of Money
Robert Breedlove explains how masters of money are the real problem and how Bitcoin is the path to freedom. Posted July 5, 2020.
Freedom Money β Bitcoin and the FirstΒ Amendment
Hector Rosenkrans makes the case for Bitcoin as an essential liberty like the First Amendment. Posted July 4, 2020.
There will be bitcoin.
Steve Barbour makes the case that the future of oil and gas is Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2020.
Jimmy Song
Back to top ↑Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009. Posted May 20, 2020.
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives. Posted December 12, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Jimmy on the reorg
Classic Jimmy Song on the Bitcoin reorg conversation. Posted May 8, 2019.
Why Blockchain is Not the Answer
A reexamination at a failed narrative. Jimmy Song makes the case that blockchain is nothing without Bitcoin. Posted May 7, 2019.
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust. Posted August 20, 2018.
Why Bitcoin Works
Jimmy song makes the case for Bitcoin versus soft money. Posted April 17, 2018.
Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Why Bitcoin is Different
Jimmy explains why Bitcoin is different from cryptocurrency. Posted April 2, 2018.
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude
Bitcoin and Virtue Part 4: Fortitude. Posted December 4, 2017.
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians
Segwit2x Post Mortem: Divorce of Crypto-Austrians and Crypto-Keynesians. Posted November 13, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork)
Segwit2x: What you need to know about the 2x Hard Fork (aka 2MB non-Segwit Transaction Capacity per block/8MB Total Block Size HardFork). Posted June 26, 2017.
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know
Segwit2x: What you need toΒ know. Posted June 19, 2017.
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game
Bitcoin, UASF and Skin in theΒ Game. Posted May 29, 2017.
Erik Cason
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The State of Emergency
Bitcoin and The State of Emergency. Posted December 21, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
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ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
The Legend of Satoshi Nakamoto
Erik shares some glorious opinions on Satoshi Nakamoto. Posted October 24, 2019.
Crypto without Criticisms
Erik Cason explains how semantics matter and how we can build a better future with crypto. Posted October 7, 2019.
The Encrypted Meaning of Crypto
Erik Cason
The Theological Conquest of Money
Erik Cason explores the messianic creation of Bitcoin as our hope to end the tyranny of central banking. Posted August 26, 2019.
The Sovereign, the Subject, and Crypto-power
Erik Cason describes the power crypto brings to the individual. Posted June 24, 2019.
The Political Theology of Crypto
Erik Cason examines the power of cryptoβs political theology. Posted June 11, 2019.
Cryptosovereignty
Erik layβs out the framework for a future based on crypto rather than manβs subjective views. Posted February 3, 2019.
Tamas Blummer
Back to top ↑How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer explains how soft forks might work. Posted April 17, 2019.
Bitcoin Mining Fees and Storage Costs
Tamas makes the case for miners requiring certain fee threshold in order to include transactions in their blocks. Posted October 14, 2019.
Floor on Bitcoinβs risk less interest rate
Tamas Blummer makes the case for a floor on Bitcoin riskless interest rates. Posted September 11, 2019.
Full Reserve Banking with Bitcoin
Tamas Blummer makes the case for full reserve banking with Bitcoin as the reserve asset. Posted June 28, 2019.
There Can Be Only One
Tamas Blummer makes his case for Bitcoinβs strongest argument, the definition of time with computation. Posted June 18, 2019.
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient. Posted June 5, 2019.
Hedging mining difficulty
Tamas Blummer
How to bribe miners to re-org?
Tamas Blummer shares a scenario of a Bitcoin reorg. Posted May 8, 2019.
Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Liveliness of Bitcoin
Tamas Blummer explains Bitcoin Liveliness and what it means as an indicator. Posted December 29, 2018.
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies. Posted August 10, 2018.
2019 Q1
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Village Commons
The Bitcoin Village Commons. Posted March 31, 2019.
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix. Posted March 25, 2019.
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions. Posted March 20, 2019.
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models. Posted March 19, 2019.
Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
Is economic life really zero-sum?
Is economic life really zero-sum?. Posted March 5, 2019.
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain. Posted March 2, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Blockchain and Trust
Blockchain and Trust. Posted February 12, 2019.
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology. Posted February 6, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman pens the Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 19, 2019.
How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox. Posted January 5, 2019.
Michael Suede
Back to top ↑Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?. Posted December 1, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Resource Allocation And Interest Rate Distortion
Michael Suede examines interest rates in a Bitcoin standard. Posted July 6, 2011.
Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin
The Economics Of Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2011.
Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β How Bitcoins Act As Money
Michael Suede looks at monetary properties of Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2011
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Libertarian Goldbugs Hating On Bitcoin β Free Market Money
Michael explains why Libertarian Goldbugs are hating on Bitcoin. Posted June 6, 2011.
How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
The Most Dangerous Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede shares a quick reflection on Bitcoin as a major threat to governments. Posted May 26, 2011.
FUD
Back to top ↑Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
Bitcoin mythbusting
David shares a thoughtful piece on Bitcoin FUD. Posted April 14, 2020.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
Bitcoin is Not a Pyramid Scheme
Parker Lewis addresses yet more FUD. Posted October 18, 2019.
Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing
Parker Lewis demystifies Bitcoin inherent values and explains how things work. Posted September 27, 2019.
Bitcoin and Energy Consumption - Rebuttal
Dr. C lays out rebuttals to several Bitcoin energy consumption arguments. Posted July 16, 2019.
Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
Seven Myths of Bitcoin
George Kikvadze kills some common FUD. Posted March 2, 2018.
I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Mike Hearn
Back to top ↑On block sizes
On block sizes. Posted November 2, 2015.
Why is Bitcoin forking?
Why is Bitcoin forking?. Posted August 15, 2015.
On consensus and forks
On consensus and forks. Posted August 12, 2015.
Hashing assurance contracts
Hashing assurance contracts. Posted May 27, 2015.
Crash landing
Crash landing. Posted May 7, 2015.
The capacity cliff
The capacity cliff. Posted May 5, 2015.
Replace by fee
Replace by fee. Posted March 28, 2015.
Double spending in Bitcoin
Double spending in Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2015.
Bitcoinβs seasonal affective disorder
Bitcoinβs seasonal affective disorder. Posted March 23, 2015.
Where did the inflation go?
Where did the inflation go?. Posted March 17, 2014.
Merge avoidance
Merge avoidance. Posted December 11, 2013.
A network of your peers
A network of your peers. Posted October 4, 2013.
2018 Q1
Back to top ↑Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague. Posted March 10, 2018.
Why You Canβt Have Blockchain Without Bitcoin.
Why You Canβt Have Blockchain Without Bitcoin.. Posted March 8, 2018.
Future Bitcoin Flow
Future Bitcoin Flow. Posted March 8, 2018.
Batching Mental Transaction Costs
Batching Mental Transaction Costs. Posted March 2, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4). Posted March 1, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4). Posted February 28, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4). Posted February 27, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4). Posted February 26, 2018.
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth
Bitcoin as a Display of Wealth. Posted February 25, 2018.
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?. Posted February 3, 2018.
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!
Satoshi. Give Us Your bcash!. Posted February 1, 2018.
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin. Posted January 9, 2018.
Dan Held
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Marketing
Dan Held tweets about Bitcoin and marketing. Posted June 16, 2020.
Information Theory of Money
Dan Held explains how Bitcoin will reshape our society. Posted December 27, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Security is Fine
Dan Held examines the growing Bitcoin network and explains how itβs security is growing and how it will be sustained over time via fees rather than block sub...
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin as SoV
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Planting Bitcoin β Species
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Planting Bitcoin β Soil
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Planting Bitcoin β Season
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Planting Bitcoin β Gardening
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Bitcoinβs Distribution was Fair
Dan Heldβs take on Bitcoinβs distribution, posted October 4, 2018
PoW is Efficient
Dan Held makes the case for PoW being an efficient use of energy. Posted September 14, 2019.
Hodlers are the Revolutionaries
Dan Held explains why hodlers are important to Bitcoinβs network. Posted August 31, 2018.
2019 Q2
Back to top ↑The Meaningless βCompetition Maximalismβ
Rollo McFloogle defends maximalism as pro competition. Posted April 6, 2019.
Hackers and Sphincters
Hackers and Sphincters. Posted June 28, 2019.
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC. Posted June 27, 2019.
Weβre All Default Keynesians Now, and How Bitcoin is Changing That
Brady Swenson pens a term that describes all of us, pre Bitcoin, default keynesians. Posted June 21, 2019.
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient
A take on Bitcoinβs Gini coefficient. Posted June 5, 2019.
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally. Posted June 5, 2019.
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Hedging mining difficulty
Tamas Blummer
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay. Posted May 21, 2019.
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis. Posted April 30, 2019.
EUR drawdown effect on BTC
EUR drawdown effect on BTC. Posted April 9, 2019.
Pierre Rochard
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is the worldβs only independent central bank
Pierre Rochard shares a simple chart that illustrates the title. Posted November 22, 2019.
Tweet: This is my favorite graph, whatβs yours?
Pierre Rochard posts his favorite Bitcoin graph. Posted July 31, 2019.
Why learn to program with Bitcoinβs Lightning network?
Very simple fundamentals on why you should pick up Lightning Network. Posted by Pierre Rochard on May 7, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Buyers of Last Resort
By Pierre Rochard, posted October 18, 2018
Bitcoin Governance
Pierre Rochard lays out how Bitcoin governance works in a decentralized manner. Posted July 8, 2018.
Bitcoin Investment Theses (Part 2)
Pierre Rochard outlines Part 2 of 3 Bitcoin investment theses. Posted June 24, 2018.
Bitcoin Investment Theses (Part 1)
Pierre Rochard outlines Part 1 of 3 Bitcoin investment theses. Posted June 9, 2018.
Speculative Attack
Speculative Attack. Posted July 4, 2014.
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete. Posted February 22, 2013.
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins
End the Fed: Hoard Bitcoins. Posted February 19, 2013.
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts. Posted December 24, 2012.
Consensus
Back to top ↑The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Social Antifragility
Sven Scnieders points out some of Bitcoinβs antifragile properties.
Ladies, Gentlemen, Welcome to Bitcoin Club, Here Are the Rules
Sylvain Saurel shares a fun read laying out the unspoken rules of Bitcoin modeled after the movie Fight Club. Posted February 27, 2020.
Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Reddit Response: Question on the Vulnerability of Bitcoin
Greg Maxwell posts a reply to the Bitcoin 51% attack vulnerability. Posted October 10, 2019.
We Need Bitcoin Full Nodes. Economic Ones.
Stadicus makes the case for more full nodes. Posted August 1, 2019.
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay. Posted May 21, 2019.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem. Posted May 23, 2014.
Blockchain
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - Bitcoin and NoSQL
Dhruv Bansal compares Bitcoin and NoSQL. Posted August 3, 2020
The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Falling empires, Corporate Fiat and the fate of Bitcoin
Mariana Trip pens a solid read on the coming Bitcoin revolution thanks to loose monetary policy from central bankers. Posted April 7, 2020.
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Bitcoin, Not Blockchain
Parker Lewis makes a strong case on why itβs all about Bitcoin, not blockchain. Posted September 6, 2019.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Blockchain Is a Semantic Wasteland
Nic Carter looks at the mythical word that has everyone scratching their headβ¦ βblockchainβ. He proposes what we should do with this word. Posted October 5, ...
Blockchain Proof-of-Work Is a Decentralized Clock
Grisha Trubetskoy explains how a PoW blockchain is a clock. Posted January 23, 2018.
2019 Q4
Back to top ↑What is Lighting?
What is Lighting?. Posted December 14, 2019.
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives
Latin American Bitcoin Perspectives. Posted December 12, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: From the $20k Peak to Today
Bitcoin by Ross: From the $20k Peak to Today. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer. Posted December 10, 2019.
Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
Bitcoin and Inflation
Bitcoin and Inflation. Posted October 21, 2019.
Bitcoin Mining Fees and Storage Costs
Tamas makes the case for miners requiring certain fee threshold in order to include transactions in their blocks. Posted October 14, 2019.
Network Effects
Back to top ↑Balinese Cockfights & Bitcoins
Mick Morucci draws the comparison between cockfighters and Bitcoiners. Poseted August 17, 2020.
Bitcoin Needs You As Much as You Need Bitcoin
Sylvain Saurel explains the relationship between the protocol and the individual. Posted June 13, 2020.
The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Bitcoin is Not Backed by Nothing
Parker Lewis demystifies Bitcoin inherent values and explains how things work. Posted September 27, 2019.
On Schelling points, network effects and Lindy: Inherent properties of communication
Willem Van Den Bergh explains why schelling point, network effects, and Lindy effects make Bitcoin so strong. Posted June 29, 2018.
Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Bitcoin Post-Maximalism
Paul Sztorc lays out what happens after everyone is a Bitcoin maximalist, when the disagreements inevitably creep back in and offers a solution to scale. Pos...
The universe wants one money
The universe wants one money. Posted June 28, 2013.
Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
2013 Q2
Back to top ↑I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
The universe wants one money
The universe wants one money. Posted June 28, 2013.
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs. Posted June 10, 2013.
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination
The mβs and bβs of millibitcoin redenomination. Posted June 3, 2013.
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin
The Mises Institute is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2013.
Advice about Bitcoin
Advice about Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2013.
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble
Hyper-monetization: Questioning the βBitcoin bubbleβ bubble. Posted April 6, 2013.
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency. Posted April 3, 2013.
Bitcoin vs. Gold
Bitcoin vs. Gold. Posted April 3, 2013.
How Bitcoin will change society
How Bitcoin will change society. Posted April 2, 2013.
Gavin Andresen
Back to top ↑Ask a simple questionβ¦ β’ Gavin Andresen
Ask a simple question⦠⒠Gavin Andresen. Posted March 24, 2017.
Other definitions of Bitcoin
Other definitions of Bitcoin. Posted February 8, 2017.
A definition of βBitcoinβ
A definition of βBitcoinβ. Posted February 7, 2017.
Bigger blocks another way?
Bigger blocks another way?. Posted May 27, 2015.
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?
Are bigger blocks better for bigger miners?. Posted May 22, 2015.
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?
Will a 20MB max increase centralization?. Posted May 5, 2015.
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea
It must be done⦠but is not a panacea. Posted May 5, 2015.
Block size and miner fees⦠again
Block size and miner fees⦠again. Posted May 5, 2015.
Why increasing the max block size is urgent
Why increasing the max block size is urgent. Posted May 4, 2015.
Time to roll out bigger blocks
Time to roll out bigger blocks. Posted May 4, 2015.
Robert Breedlove
Back to top ↑Our Most Brilliant Idea
Robert expands on the philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted November 1, 2020.
Masters and Slaves of Money
Robert Breedlove explains how masters of money are the real problem and how Bitcoin is the path to freedom. Posted July 5, 2020.
The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Tyranny of Time Scarcity
Robert Breedlove makes the case for harnessing time scarcity as a means to break free of the monetary shackles put upon us by the state. Posted December 19, ...
An Open Letter to Ray Dalio re: Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove addresses macro investing legend, Ray Dalio, regarding his position on Bitcoin. Posted November 8, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Common Tongue
Robert Breedlove shedβs some light on the Bitcoin and cryptoasset universe in an exoteric nutshell. Posted June 19, 2019.
Money, Bitcoin and Time: 3 of 3
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Money, Bitcoin and Time: 2 of 3
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Fiat
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Once Inflation Starts, It Wonβt Be Contained
Gael Sannchez Smith explores how and why inflation canβt be stopped. Posted June 12, 2020.
Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
What Does Bitcoin Really Represent?
Sylvain Saurel examines whatβs really behind Bitcoin. Posted May 15, 2020.
Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
Falling empires, Corporate Fiat and the fate of Bitcoin
Mariana Trip pens a solid read on the coming Bitcoin revolution thanks to loose monetary policy from central bankers. Posted April 7, 2020.
The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Power and Money
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CY20 Q2
Back to top ↑Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
A Rebels Renaissance
Stefen Reid shares a great article about the Bitcoin revolution. Posted April 23, 2020
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
THE HONEY BADGER
A Man in Black shares a short story about Bitcoin. Posted April, 2020.
21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
Choose your Fiction
Arthur Hayes writes an epic opinion piece on the current markets and whats to come. Posted April 9, 2020.
Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
Cypherpunk
Back to top ↑Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009
Why Satoshi (probably) didnβt move some coins from 2009. Posted May 20, 2020.
Privacy on the blockchain
Privacy on the blockchain. Posted October 5, 2017.
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy
A Hundred Years of Crypto Anarchy. Posted August 3, 2017.
What does cryptoanarchy mean
What does cryptoanarchy mean. Posted January 29, 2017.
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory
Announcing new book on bitcoin and legal theory. Posted November 8, 2015.
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares. Posted December 24, 2014.
Real crypto-anarchy
Real crypto-anarchy. Posted December 28, 2013.
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity
Real Crypto-Anarchy Without Anonymity. Posted December 28, 2013.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Cryptography
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Conquest of Privacy
Erik Cason explores the role Bitcoin will play in our struggle to reclaim privacy. Posted May 21, 2020.
The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
Johannes Trithemius, Archmage of Secrets
David Morris shares the story of the first known cryptographer. Posted November 6, 2019.
Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
The God Protocols
The God Protocols. Posted January 1, 1997.
Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
Proof of Work
Back to top ↑The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
The Real Wisdom behind Proof of Work
Ferdous Bhai shares a couple thoughts about the magic of PoW. Posted Octover 29, 2019.
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity
Bitcoin Doesnβt Waste Electricity. Posted March 30, 2017.
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation. Posted June 3, 2016.
Pool wars?
Pool wars?. Posted December 8, 2014.
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?
Does Time Back Bitcoin or Does Bitcoin Back Time?. Posted June 5, 2014.
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem
Proof That Proof-of-Work is the Only Solution to the Byzantine Generalsβ Problem. Posted May 23, 2014.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Banking
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete
Fractional Reserve Banking is Obsolete. Posted February 22, 2013.
Gold
Back to top ↑Different bitcoins different prices
JP Koning explains why Bitcoins fetch different prices. Posted September 2, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Global Standard of Value
Paul Knight makes the case for Bitcoin as a global store of value. Posted February 1, 2020.
The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
The Triumvirate of Liquidity
Nik Bhatia explains how Bitcoin is both digital gold and digital Treasuries, and has all the makings of the worldβs next risk-free asset. Posted November 6, ...
Bitcoin and Gold
Bitcoin and Gold. Posted November 23, 2013.
Bitcoin vs. Gold
Bitcoin vs. Gold. Posted April 3, 2013.
2014 Q3
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?
Bitcoin: Magic, fraud, or βsufficiently advanced technologyβ?. Posted September 19, 2014.
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses
Bitcoin and The Internet as Ideological Apparatuses. Posted September 3, 2014.
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?
A tale of bitcoins and $500 suits: Will a rising-value currency not be used?. Posted August 27, 2014.
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin
The Magic of Money, The Science of Bitcoin. Posted August 13, 2014.
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa
This Is The Bitcoin Empire. This Is The New Yasa. Posted August 7, 2014.
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin
Greshamβs Law and Bitcoin. Posted August 7, 2014.
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State
Bitcoin is not compatible with the State. Posted August 4, 2014.
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing. Posted August 1, 2014.
Speculative Attack
Speculative Attack. Posted July 4, 2014.
Price
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
The Many Angles of Bitcoin Adoption
Phil Bonello explains whatβs enabling Bitcoin adoption. Posted February 12, 2020.
Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
The Perfect Storm: Why Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2020 is different from Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2017
Marc van der Chijs explains the difference between Bitcoin today and in 2017, hint, lots. Posted February 13, 2020
Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
When the Price of Bitcoin Rises
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Stop comparing Bitcoin to the internet
Dhruv Bansal explains why 1 BTC will be worth $1M. Posted January 19, 2018.
Vijay Boyapati
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
Tweet Thread - What Bitcoin is
Vijay Boyapati shares a tweet thread on the great debate about what Bitcoin is and why only one of the two major visions makes sense. Posted June 22, 2020.
Tweetstorm: Touchpoints
Vijay Boyapati shares a strategy for engaging people with Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoinβs 10 Year Anniversary
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The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 4 of 4). Posted March 1, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 3 of 4). Posted February 28, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 2 of 4). Posted February 27, 2018.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4)
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin (part 1 of 4). Posted February 26, 2018.
2018 Q4
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup. Posted December 22, 2018.
The Lightning Network
The Lightning Network. Posted December 19, 2018.
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics. Posted November 23, 2018.
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi. Posted November 16, 2018.
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter
Why the Price of Bitcoin Doesnβt Matter. Posted November 14, 2018.
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy
Deniability - Unilateral Transaction Meta-Privacy. Posted November 9, 2018.
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?. Posted October 16, 2018.
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy
Reject Nocoiner Orthodoxy. Posted October 10, 2018.
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM)
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM). Posted October 1, 2018.
Deflation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
Why Bitcoinβs volatility can only decrease, but it will take a bit longer
acrual explains why Bitcoin volatility will decrease over time. Posted February 19, 2020.
Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
Deflationary Spiral
Deflationary Spiral. Posted November 6, 2013.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Monetary Properties
Back to top ↑The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
The Meaningless βCompetition Maximalismβ
Rollo McFloogle defends maximalism as pro competition. Posted April 6, 2019.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Money is about credibly representing value transactions
acrual explains what money represents. Posted February 5, 2020.
Bending Bitcoin β The Principle of Hard Money
Ben Kaufman explains hard money and why Bitcoin is such. Posted December 30, 2019
Bitcoin is the βcβ of Money
Beautyon explores Bitcoin as a monetary standard. Posted June 13, 2018.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β How Bitcoins Act As Money
Michael Suede looks at monetary properties of Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2011
Austrian Economics
Back to top ↑Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
The Costs that Haunt Your Dreams of Hyperbitcoinization
Emil explores whatβs standing in the way of hyperbitcoinization. Posted September 3, 2020.
Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
Ignorance about Bitcoin Disguised as Caution
Rollo McFloogle debunks a recent piece by Austrian economist Jeffrey Tucker, and in doing so builds a case for Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2019.
Applying Carl Menger to the Monetization of Bitcoin
Rollo McFloogle the relationship between principles from Carl Menger and Bitcoin. Posted August 25, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
2013 Q3
Back to top ↑The libbitcoin Manifesto
The libbitcoin Manifesto. Posted September 23, 2013.
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin
Professor Walter Block is clueless about Bitcoin. Posted September 22, 2013.
Satoshi on Bitcoin design
Satoshi on Bitcoin design. Posted September 19, 2013.
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins
Bitcoin as medium of exchange now and unit of account later: The inverse of Koningβs medieval coins. Posted September 14, 2013.
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin
The Intrinsic Value of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2013.
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference
Bitcoin and Liquidity Preference. Posted September 8, 2013.
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year
Tiger cub growing up? Bitcoin weekly average closing prices year over year. Posted July 25, 2013.
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions
Bitcoin, price denomination and fixed-rate fiat conversions. Posted July 22, 2013.
2016 Q4
Back to top ↑The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News
The βWar on Cashβ is Fake News. Posted December 21, 2016.
Against the Hard Fork
Against the Hard Fork. Posted December 6, 2016.
Better Fork Terminology
Better Fork Terminology. Posted December 5, 2016.
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016
Bitcoin Year-In-Review 2016. Posted December 4, 2016.
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?
What Are We Going to Do About Bitcoin?. Posted November 19, 2016.
Software is the Weirding Way.
Software is the Weirding Way.. Posted November 14, 2016.
Fungibility and Irrationality
Fungibility and Irrationality. Posted October 11, 2016.
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin
Why You Canβt Understand Bitcoin. Posted October 4, 2016.
Scarcity
Back to top ↑Accepting Scarcity: A Bitcoin Meditation
Reed Womack shares a meditation on scarcity and Bitcoin. POsted July 11, 2020.
The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Bitcoin, life, and time.
zen βΏ shares a quick read on time a scarcity. Posted November 5, 2019.
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Dhruv Bansal
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy: Part II
In this part, we continue to follow the energy and speculate about how money and society coevolve as humanity expands through space.
Tweet Thread - Bitcoin and NoSQL
Dhruv Bansal compares Bitcoin and NoSQL. Posted August 3, 2020
Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Bitcoin Data Science (Pt. 3): Dust & Thermodynamics
By Dhruv Bansal, Posted December 18, 2018
Bitcoin Data Science (Pt. 2): The Geology of Lost Coins
By Dhruv Bansal, Posted May 29, 2018
Bitcoin Data Science (Pt. 1): HODL Waves
By Dhruv Bansal, Posted April 17, 2018
Stop comparing Bitcoin to the internet
Dhruv Bansal explains why 1 BTC will be worth $1M. Posted January 19, 2018.
Revolution
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
A Peaceful Protest - Opt-Out, Buy Bitcoin
Adam Pokornicky makes the case to opt out. Posted June 8, 2020.
Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
A most peaceful revolution
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the revolution we have been waiting for. Posted September 7, 2019.
Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
Hugo Nguyen
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Two Parts Math, One Part Biology
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Bitcoinβs Incentive Scheme and the Rational Individual
Bitcoinβs Incentive Scheme and the Rational Individual By Hugo Nguyen December 24, 2018
How Cryptography Redefines Private Property
By Hugo Nguyen, posted November 26, 2018. This is part 3 of a 5 part series.
Work is Timeless, Stake is Not
This is a brief look at some of the arguments of Proof of Stake. By Hugo Nguyen, posted October 12, 2018
Bitcoin, Chance and Randomness
Hugo Nguyen looks at the virtues of randomness and examines how it powers PoW. Posted August 25, 2018.
Bitcoin, Stock & Flow
Hugo Nguyen lays out one of the core fundamentals of Bitcoinβs value proposition, stock to flow. Posted August 15, 2018.
Proof-of-Stake & the Wrong Engineering Mindset
Hugo Nguyen explains why PoS is flawed. Posted March 18,2018.
The Anatomy of Proof-of-Work
By Hugo Nguyen, posted February 10, 2018. This is part 1 of a 5 part series.
Spencer Bogart
Back to top ↑Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC
Examining Bitcoinβs Valued Attributes: A Letter to the SEC. Posted June 27, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis
Spencer Bogart takes a look at survey data that shows Bitcoin is top of mind in young adults mind. Posted April 30, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis
Bitcoin is a Demographic Mega-Trend: Data Analysis. Posted April 30, 2019.
Lightning is Only the Beginning: The Emerging Bitcoin Stack
Spencer Bogart shares thoughts on the emerging layers in the Bitcoin network, Lightning and beyond. Posted April 25, 2019
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance
Bitcoin, Ethereum, And The Parallel World Of Crypto-Finance. Posted May 30, 2018.
The Internetβs Magna Carta Moment: Bitcoin & The Value of Strong Assurances
Posted May 20, 2018, Spencer Bogart explains the importance of Bitcoin, βnetworks like Bitcoin offer a fertile foundation for economic growth in the digital ...
The Long Game in Crypto: Why Decentralization Matters
Spencer Bogart shares his opinion why decentralization matters. Posted April 25, 2018.
Crypto Innovation Spotlight: Schnorr Signatures
Spencer Bogart highlights some key features in Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 22, 2018.
2018 Q3
Back to top ↑Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange. Posted September 28, 2018.
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death. Posted August 30, 2018.
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential. Posted August 29, 2018.
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust
Why You Canβt Shortcut Trust. Posted August 20, 2018.
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X. Posted August 19, 2018.
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies
The case for central bank controlled digital currencies. Posted August 10, 2018.
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword. Posted August 5, 2018.
Financial Atheism
Financial Atheism. Posted July 5, 2018.
Religion
Back to top ↑The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Oxhearding
Dennis Reimann applies the 10 Buddhist Oxhearding principles to Bitcoin. Posted November 4, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
The Political Theology of Crypto
Erik Cason examines the power of cryptoβs political theology. Posted June 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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Conner Brown
Back to top ↑Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin rescues the human
Conner Brown shares a brief tweetstorm on Bitcoin rescuing humanity from itself. Posted June 3, 2019.
Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Valueβββand Thatβs Great
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin is the ultimate store of wealth BECAUSE it has no intrinsic value. Posted May 8, 2019.
Time
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Rhythms of History
Brandon explores how humanity repeats itself and what role Bitcoin plays in the current world. Posted October 29, 2020.
You donβt care about, βThe Price of the Internetβ so ignore the price of Bitcoin
Beautyon makes the case to ignore Bitcoin price because it is inevitable. Posted March 9, 2020.
Bitcoin, life, and time.
zen βΏ shares a quick read on time a scarcity. Posted November 5, 2019.
Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
Blockchain Proof-of-Work Is a Decentralized Clock
Grisha Trubetskoy explains how a PoW blockchain is a clock. Posted January 23, 2018.
Time and money
Time and money. Posted August 22, 2016.
Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
Libertarian
Back to top ↑Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
The Meaningless βCompetition Maximalismβ
Rollo McFloogle defends maximalism as pro competition. Posted April 6, 2019.
Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Libertarian Goldbugs Hating On Bitcoin β Free Market Money
Michael explains why Libertarian Goldbugs are hating on Bitcoin. Posted June 6, 2011.
Government
Back to top ↑Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Humans Canβt Be Trusted To Govern Over Our Money
Nik shares a quick read on why man canβt be trusted with monetary policy. Posted April 24, 2020.
Bitcoin is good for your governmentβs treasury
FF2K puts it simply, Bitcoin is good for Government. Posted January 26, 2020.
The Startup Government
Tim Draper looks at how Bitcoin and other technologies will shape our future. Posted October 10, 2019.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
Volatility
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoinβs volatility can only decrease, but it will take a bit longer
acrual explains why Bitcoin volatility will decrease over time. Posted February 19, 2020.
Volatility as information
Acrualdigs into the power of volatility in this quick read. Posted October 31, 2019
Bitcoin Does Not Waste Energy
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoinβs energy consumption is justified. Posted August 16, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Not Too Volatile
Parker Lewis explains volatility and why itβs important to understanding Bitcoin. Posted August 9, 2019.
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility
The Impact of Derivatives Trading on Bitcoin Spot Market Volatility. Posted April 21, 2015.
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility
I Love Bitcoinβs Volatility. Posted January 28, 2014.
Bitcoin Volatility
Bitcoin Volatility. Posted December 2, 2013.
Fees
Back to top ↑The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
Bitcoin Mining Fees and Storage Costs
Tamas makes the case for miners requiring certain fee threshold in order to include transactions in their blocks. Posted October 14, 2019.
The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Security Budget in the Long Run
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The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Replace by fee
Replace by fee. Posted March 28, 2015.
Technical Analysis
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Debunking Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Marcel Burger digs into the corridor of growth. Posted November 30, 2019
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Brandon Quittem
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm - Bitcoin and the power of incentives
Brandon Quittem explores the incentives of Bitcoin. Posted November 14, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Rhythms of History
Brandon explores how humanity repeats itself and what role Bitcoin plays in the current world. Posted October 29, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Bitcoin is the Antivirus (Mushroom Medicine)βββPart 3/4
Brandon Quittem expands on his 4 part series drawing comparisons between mushrooms and Bitcoin. Posted June 20, 2019.
Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
Bitcoin is a Social Creature (Mushroom)βββPart 2/4
By Brandon Quittem, Posted December 28, 2018
Bitcoin is a Decentralized Organism (Mycelium)βββPart 1/4
By Brandon Quittem, Posted December 11, 2018.
Ross Ulbricht
Back to top ↑Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture
Bitcoin by Ross: The Big Picture. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First
Bitcoin by Ross: Read This First. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts
Bitcoin by Ross: On Charts. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: From the $20k Peak to Today
Bitcoin by Ross: From the $20k Peak to Today. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?
Bitcoin by Ross: End of a Cycle or Room to Run?. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer
Bitcoin by Ross: An Elliot Wave Primer. Posted December 10, 2019.
Bitcoin Equals Freedom
Ross Ulbricht makes the case for Bitcoin as the ultimate form of freedom. Posted September 25, 2019
Sylvain Saurel
Back to top ↑Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?
Who Will Be the Next to Enter Into the Bitcoin World? U.S. Banks, Amazon, Apple, Warren Buffett?. Posted December 1, 2020.
Bitcoin Needs You As Much as You Need Bitcoin
Sylvain Saurel explains the relationship between the protocol and the individual. Posted June 13, 2020.
What Does Bitcoin Really Represent?
Sylvain Saurel examines whatβs really behind Bitcoin. Posted May 15, 2020.
Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin
HODLING Bitcoin Is a Great Way Using Bitcoin. Posted March 11, 2020.
Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
Ladies, Gentlemen, Welcome to Bitcoin Club, Here Are the Rules
Sylvain Saurel shares a fun read laying out the unspoken rules of Bitcoin modeled after the movie Fight Club. Posted February 27, 2020.
Fiction
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
THE HONEY BADGER
A Man in Black shares a short story about Bitcoin. Posted April, 2020.
The Last Mortal Man
Part 2 from Hased Entropyβs series of short stories. Posted November 13, 2019.
What Hath Satoshi Wrought
Hashed Entropy shares the first in a future series of short stories. Posted November 2, 2019.
I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
Hyperbitcoinization
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy: Part II
In this part, we continue to follow the energy and speculate about how money and society coevolve as humanity expands through space.
The Costs that Haunt Your Dreams of Hyperbitcoinization
Emil explores whatβs standing in the way of hyperbitcoinization. Posted September 3, 2020.
Choose your Fiction
Arthur Hayes writes an epic opinion piece on the current markets and whats to come. Posted April 9, 2020.
The Bitcoin Diaspora, a Confederation of Tribes
Joe Rodgers explores the idea of the Bitcoin diaspora. Posted March 11, 2020.
My Plan for Hyperbitcoinization
Elaine lays out her plan for hyperbitcoinization. Lookout Captain Kirk! Posted January 13, 2018.
Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
Altcoins
Back to top ↑Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox. Posted January 5, 2019.
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ. Posted November 16, 2017.
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless
Proof of Stake is Still Pointless. Posted July 7, 2017.
The Meaning of Decentralization
The Meaning of Decentralization. Posted February 6, 2017.
Bitcoin Maximalism
Bitcoin Maximalism. Posted March 7, 2016.
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent
Arguments for Litecoin are fraudulent. Posted November 27, 2013.
Charts
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
Tweetstorm: 5 Insanely Bullish Charts for Bitcoin
James Todaro shares a couple charts that show a bullish case for Bitcoin. Posted September 20, 2019.
Tweetstorm: 21 Charts
Hans Hauge shares 21 charts that paint a wonderful picture on the state of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2019.
Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Human Rights
Back to top ↑A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
The Moral Case for Lightning
Alex Gladstein makes the moral case for Lighning. Posted July 25, 2019.
A Human Rights Activistβs Response to Bitcoin Critics
Alex Gladstein responds to critics and makes the case for Bitcoin. Posted February 19, 2019.
Why America Canβt Regulate Bitcoin
Beautyon explains why Bitcoin is unregulatable. Posted March 15, 2018.
How Blockchains Will Enable Privacy
Shaan Ray describes a private future enabled by blockchain. Posted March 3, 2018.
TA
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Performance Against Bitcoin
Willy Woo shares a chart that illustrates alt performance in BTC. Posted August 17, 2019.
Introducing the Difficulty Ribbon, signaling the best times to buy Bitcoin
Willy Woo introduces a new signal, the Difficulty Ribbon. Posted August 1, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Are Bitcoin Bubbles Predictable?
Tobias Huber lays out a basic model for predicting bitcoin price bubbles. Posted March 16, 2018.
Nik Bhatia
Back to top ↑The Triumvirate of Liquidity
Nik Bhatia explains how Bitcoin is both digital gold and digital Treasuries, and has all the makings of the worldβs next risk-free asset. Posted November 6, ...
Bitcoin Is a Human Right
Nik Bhatia makes the case for Bitcoin as a human right. Posted July 12, 2019.
The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
The Bitcoin Second Layer
Nik Bhatia lays out a the baseline for a 4 part series on Lightning Network. In this post, he draws similarities between LN and paper gold, with differences....
The Bitcoin RiskΒ Spectrum
Part 3 of Nik Bhatiaβs 4 part Lightning Network thesis. This post looks at the bitcoin risk spectrum. Posted July 9, 2018.
The Time Value of Bitcoin
Part 2 of a 4 part series, Nik Bhatiaβs thesis on the Lightning Network. In this post he explains the time-value of bitcoin. Posted June 8, 2019.
David Puell
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: PUELLβS 21 LAWS OF BITCOIN
David lays out the unwritten laws of Bitcoin. Posted September 9, 2020.
Bitcoin Average Dormancy
David Puell and Reginald Smith explore dormancy as a metric of Bitcoinβs long-term economic health. Posted June 20, 2019.
Experiments on Cumulative Destruction
David Puell and Willy Woo lay out new models for the concept of destruction into price analysis. Posted April 9, 2019.
Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Bitcoin Market-Value-to-Realized-Value (MVRV) Ratio
David Puell and Murad Mahmudov propose MVRV as an important mettric for Bitcoin. Posted October 1, 2018
Tweetstorm: The essence of Bitcoin
Inspired Pierre Rochard, David Puell shares a great visual on the essence of Bitcoin. Posted September 14, 2019.
Anthony Pompliano
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
Bitcoin Did The Things That Didnβt Scale Initially, Which Is Why It Remains The King Today
Anthony Pompliano draws comparisons between Bitcoinβs early days and advice to startups from Paul Graham. Posted August 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Is Smarter Than Politicians And Central Bankers
Anthony Pompliano makes the case (again) for Bitcoin. Posted July 8, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Department of Defense: The Case For A Global Reserve Currency With No Guns
Anthony Pompliano rings the bell for a peaceful Bitcoin revolution. Posted July 1, 2019.
Bitcoin fundamentals continue to strengthen
Pomp posts another fire post. If you like charts, youβll love this one. Posted April 23, 2019.
The Ultimate Bitcoin Argument
One of the best arguments for Bitcoin. Pomp is an eternal bull and Murad is a stoic wise man. Together they tell a beautiful story. Read this or click throug...
Su Zhu
Back to top ↑Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Investing in Bitcoin
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Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Why Monetary Maximalism could fall short of expectations
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Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Bitcoin and the Promise of Independent Property Rights
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Bitcoin and the Promise of Independent Property Rights A framework for skeptics, part 3 By Su Zhu and Hasu Posted December 13, 20...
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Unpacking Bitcoinβs Social Contract
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Unpacking Bitcoinβs Social Contract A framework for skeptics By Su Zhu and Hasu Posted December 3, 2018
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: An Honest Account of Fiat Money
By Su Zhu and Hasu, Posted November 21, 2018. This is part 1 of a 4 part series.
Metrics
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
Over 75 percent of Bitcoinβs OnβChain Volume Doesnβt Change Hands
Rafael Schultze-Kraft looks at volume on-chain and explains why he thinks Bitcoin is not changing hands. Posted February 13, 2020.
Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Antifragile
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Antifragile
Parker Lewis descirbes how Bitcoin is antifragile. Posted June 12, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Social Antifragility
Sven Scnieders points out some of Bitcoinβs antifragile properties.
Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Bitcoin Cannot be Banned
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin cannot be banned. Posted November 8, 2019
Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Investing
Back to top ↑Bitcoin In The Institutional Investment Portfolio
Marcel Burger makes the case for hodling Bitcoin in an institutional portfolio. POsted September 18, 2020.
Once Inflation Starts, It Wonβt Be Contained
Gael Sannchez Smith explores how and why inflation canβt be stopped. Posted June 12, 2020.
3 Reasons Iβm Investing in Bitcoin
Lyn Alden shares an in depth reason for making a position in Bitcoin. Posted July 17, 2020.
Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Bitcoin As a Startup
Hass McCook lays out his thesis on how Bitcoin is evolving in stages much like a startup raises capital. Posted December 29, 2019
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Investing in Bitcoin
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S2F
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Roy Sheinfeld
Back to top ↑MPPs & Wumbo Channels - Optimizing Liquidity on the Lightning Network
Roy Sheinfeld explains Wumbo and MPP on Lightning Network. Posted September 14, 2020.
Lightning is the Better Way to HODL
Roy Sheinfeld shares the case for keeping your Bitcoin in Lightning Network. Posted August 31, 2020.
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy
Reverse Submarine Swaps: Another Step towards a P2P Lightning Economy. Posted January 23, 2020.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
Why Bitcoin Needs to Become a Medium of Exchange
Roy Sheinfeld makes the case for why Bitcoin needs to become a MoE asap. Posted July 29, 2019.
Lightning at the End of the Tunnel
Roy Sheinfeld reviews the road ahead for Lightning adoption. Posted May 14, 2019.
acrual
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoinβs volatility can only decrease, but it will take a bit longer
acrual explains why Bitcoin volatility will decrease over time. Posted February 19, 2020.
Some conclusions after learning Bitcoin
acrual shares some learnings. Posted February 15, 2020.
Money is about credibly representing value transactions
acrual explains what money represents. Posted February 5, 2020.
Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Volatility as information
Acrualdigs into the power of volatility in this quick read. Posted October 31, 2019
Money and time
Acrual shares a quick perspective on why Bitcoin is the best way to value time. Posted October 17, 2019.
Nick Szabo
Back to top ↑Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
The many traditions of non-governmental money (part i)
Nick Szabo examines the traditions and history of non-governmental money. Posted March 23, 2018.
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry
Estimating and minimizing consumer worry. Posted October 8, 2015.
Bitcoin, what took ye so long?
Nick Szabo talks about hindsight and Bitcoin. Posted May 2011.
The God Protocols
The God Protocols. Posted January 1, 1997.
PoW
Back to top ↑The Real Wisdom behind Proof of Work
Ferdous Bhai shares a couple thoughts about the magic of PoW. Posted Octover 29, 2019.
Tweet: Proof of Work Equivalent Days
Bitcoin peaks ATH for PoW equivalent days. Posted by Nic Carter on August 1, 2019.
Understanding (and Mitigating) Re-Orgs
Anthony Lusardi explains re-orgs in simple terms. Posted May 21, 2019.
Proof-of-Stake & the Wrong Engineering Mindset
Hugo Nguyen explains why PoS is flawed. Posted March 18,2018.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Competition
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
The Meaningless βCompetition Maximalismβ
Rollo McFloogle defends maximalism as pro competition. Posted April 6, 2019.
Security Budget in the Long Run
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Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Design
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Antifragile
Parker Lewis descirbes how Bitcoin is antifragile. Posted June 12, 2020.
Citadels and Pandemics
Yuri de Gaia examines a future of citadels. Posted March 25, 2020.
Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
Fed
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Humans Canβt Be Trusted To Govern Over Our Money
Nik shares a quick read on why man canβt be trusted with monetary policy. Posted April 24, 2020.
Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
2012 Q4
Back to top ↑Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts. Posted December 24, 2012.
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining
the economics of avoiding real resource consumption in cryptocurrency mining. Posted December 17, 2012.
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation
Response to Philip Pilkington on Deflation. Posted December 15, 2012.
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two
Response to HΓΌlsmann & Hoppe from PFS 2012 Q&A session day two. Posted December 13, 2012.
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ. Posted October 12, 2012.
Education
Back to top ↑Some conclusions after learning Bitcoin
acrual shares some learnings. Posted February 15, 2020.
A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
Bitcoin is likeβ¦
Bitcoin is likeβ¦. Posted May 8, 2014.
Advice about Bitcoin
Advice about Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2013.
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ
Bitcoin Non-Technical FAQ. Posted October 12, 2012.
Savings
Back to top ↑Lightning is the Better Way to HODL
Roy Sheinfeld shares the case for keeping your Bitcoin in Lightning Network. Posted August 31, 2020.
Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance
Programmable Savings As Universal Insurance. Posted October 19, 2013.
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts
Working and Saving are Revolutionary Acts. Posted December 24, 2012.
Investment
Back to top ↑Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
The case for a small allocation to Bitcoin
Wences Cesares makes the case for why an allocation of your portfolio must be Bitcoin. Posted April 11, 2019
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards
Bitcoinβs Compound Rewards. Posted October 25, 2014.
Advice about Bitcoin
Advice about Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2013.
Development
Back to top ↑Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing
Bitcoin ideas worth pursuing. Posted August 1, 2014.
The libbitcoin Manifesto
The libbitcoin Manifesto. Posted September 23, 2013.
Decentralization
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Decentralizing Bitcoinβs Last Mile With Mobile Mesh Networks
Richard Myers explains the power of mobile mesh networks and how to further decentralize the Bitcoin network. Posted May 29, 2019.
Why Bitcoin is Different
Jimmy explains why Bitcoin is different from cryptocurrency. Posted April 2, 2018.
Against the Minimum Majority Measure
Against the Minimum Majority Measure. Posted July 28, 2017.
A network of your peers
A network of your peers. Posted October 4, 2013.
Trust
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Humans Canβt Be Trusted To Govern Over Our Money
Nik shares a quick read on why man canβt be trusted with monetary policy. Posted April 24, 2020.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains. Posted June 10, 2014.
Energy
Back to top ↑Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Bitcoin and Energy Consumption - Rebuttal
Dr. C lays out rebuttals to several Bitcoin energy consumption arguments. Posted July 16, 2019.
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place
How Bitcoin Mining Makes the World a Better Place. Posted January 10, 2015.
2015 Q3
Back to top ↑Scaling Bitcoin
Scaling Bitcoin. Posted September 15, 2015.
Why is Bitcoin forking?
Why is Bitcoin forking?. Posted August 15, 2015.
On consensus and forks
On consensus and forks. Posted August 12, 2015.
#savetherobots β Cryptocurrency for Dummies: Bitcoin and Beyond
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Bitcoin is Political
Bitcoin is Political. Posted July 1, 2015.
Erik Voorhees
Back to top ↑The Parable of Alpha
The Parable of Alpha. Posted February 13, 2017.
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions
The True Cost of Bitcoin Transactions. Posted February 11, 2017.
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi
No, non-Bitcoin blockchains are not βdisrespectfulβ to Satoshi. Posted September 14, 2016.
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money
The Importance of Bitcoin Not Being Money. Posted August 8, 2016.
Itβs All About the Blockchain
Itβs All About the Blockchain. Posted October 30, 2015.
LaurentMT
Back to top ↑Electric Money
LaurentMT explains the value in PoW and proposes this piece as an entry piece for further discussion. Posted September 17, 2018.
Cliffhangers
Part 3 in a 3 part series, LaurentMT looks at the idea of an optimal age of the UTXOs to measure how far the system is running from its optimum. Posted Septe...
The Yin and Yang of Bitcoin
Part 2 in a 3 part series, LaurentMT examines new metrics regarding mining effects and hodling over the efficiency of PoW. Posted September 3, 2018.
Gravity
Part 1 of a 3 part series, LaurentMT examines why average cost per transaction isnβt a good way to measure PoW efficiency. Posted August 27, 2018.
Doing nothing is a choice
Doing nothing is a choice. Posted March 5, 2016.
Jill Carlson
Back to top ↑Stop Treating Bitcoin as Risky. Itβs a Safer Asset Than Most
Jill Carlson explains why Bitcoin is not as risky as you think. Posted March 5, 2020.
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Cryptocurrency: The Canary in the Coal Mine
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The Mutual Communication Society
The Mutual Communication Society. Posted April 1, 2018.
The Power of Pseudonymity
The Power of Pseudonymity. Posted December 12, 2017.
Network
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Bitcoin Operating System
Aleksander Svetski makes the case for Bitcoin as a new monetary network, not a payments technology.
Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Security Budget in the Long Run
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Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Murad Mahmudov
Back to top ↑The Ultimate Bitcoin Argument
One of the best arguments for Bitcoin. Pomp is an eternal bull and Murad is a stoic wise man. Together they tell a beautiful story. Read this or click throug...
Bitcoin Market-Value-to-Realized-Value (MVRV) Ratio
David Puell and Murad Mahmudov propose MVRV as an important mettric for Bitcoin. Posted October 1, 2018
Bitcoin: Past and Future
Posted May 30, 2018 by Adam Tache and Murad Mahmudov, this article will analyze these perspectives by discussing trade-offs, philosophical divides within the...
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin will usher an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity
Essential tweetstorm from Murad on a great vision of a Bitcoin future. Posted April 14, 2018.
The Many Faces of Bitcoin
Adam TachΓ© and Murad Mahmudov discuss four schools of thought related to Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2018.
Rules
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: PUELLβS 21 LAWS OF BITCOIN
David lays out the unwritten laws of Bitcoin. Posted September 9, 2020.
Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Ladies, Gentlemen, Welcome to Bitcoin Club, Here Are the Rules
Sylvain Saurel shares a fun read laying out the unspoken rules of Bitcoin modeled after the movie Fight Club. Posted February 27, 2020.
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Hass McCook
Back to top ↑A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
Bitcoin As a Startup
Hass McCook lays out his thesis on how Bitcoin is evolving in stages much like a startup raises capital. Posted December 29, 2019
The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi
Spending in the Sake of Satoshi. Posted November 16, 2018.
The Cost and Sustainability of Bitcoin
Hass MCCook provides a systematic methodology of modelling the environmental and economic costs of Bitcoin. Posted August 2018.
Space
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy: Part II
In this part, we continue to follow the energy and speculate about how money and society coevolve as humanity expands through space.
The AlienCoin Attack Vector
Knut Svanholm explores the idea of a better alien money that could disrupt Bitcoin. Posted July 29, 2020.
Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
L2
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Yassine Elmandjra
Back to top ↑Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
Tweet: Bitcoinβs year to year price level
Yassine Elmandjra posts a post that sums it all up. Posted July 23, 2019.
A Conflict of Crypto Visions
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Bitcoin: Winner Takes Most or Winner Takes All?
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Taproot
Back to top ↑Tweet Storm - About Schnorr Sigs
Ben Carman explains Schnorr Signatures at a high level. Posted November 22, 2020.
2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
Taproot: Why Activate?
almkglor makes the case for Taproot now. Posted June 15, 2020.
The Path to Taproot Activation
almkglor provides an overview of how we will enable Taproot. Posted June 13, 2020.
Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
Indicator
Back to top ↑Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
Introducing SOPR: spent outputs to predict bitcoin lows and tops
Renato Shirakashi introduces SOPR, which is a new oscillating indicator that signals when major supply changes occur. Posted April 25, 2019.
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Alex Gladstein
Back to top ↑A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
The Moral Case for Lightning
Alex Gladstein makes the moral case for Lighning. Posted July 25, 2019.
Bitcoin could change the game for foreign aid
Alex Gladstein makes the case for Bitcoin as a powerful tool to move money to people in need where they might not be able to receive foreign aid. Posted May ...
A Human Rights Activistβs Response to Bitcoin Critics
Alex Gladstein responds to critics and makes the case for Bitcoin. Posted February 19, 2019.
Allen Farrington
Back to top ↑Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
This Is Not Capitalism
This Is Not Capitalism. Posted March 22, 2020.
The Complex Market Hypothesis
In which I hypothesise that markets are subjective, uncertain, complex, stochastic, adaptive, fractal, reflexiveβ¦ β really any clever sounding adjective you ...
Money, Banking, Bitcoin, and Libra
Allen Farrington paints a dystopian future and makes the case for money that is open, permissionless, neutral, private, and sound. Posted June 22, 2019.
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain
Heterodox Economics and the Rise of Blockchain. Posted March 2, 2019.
Stock to Flow
Back to top ↑Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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2019 Q3
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Halving
Bitcoin Halving. Posted September 6, 2019.
The Theological Conquest of Money
Erik Cason explores the messianic creation of Bitcoin as our hope to end the tyranny of central banking. Posted August 26, 2019.
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value. Posted August 10, 2019.
Sound Money
Sound Money. Posted July 25, 2019.
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin
The World is Waking Up to Bitcoin. Posted July 23, 2019.
Bitcoin Times
Back to top ↑The rise of the individual.
Aleksander Svetski shares his thoughts on the rise of self sovereignty as a revolutionary idea, all made possible by Bitcoin. Posted December 31, 2019
Information Theory of Money
Dan Held explains how Bitcoin will reshape our society. Posted December 27, 2019.
Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
Bitcoin Operating System
Aleksander Svetski makes the case for Bitcoin as a new monetary network, not a payments technology.
Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Halving
Back to top ↑Visualization of the halvingβs supply shock
Croesus shares a visual explanation of how the halving creates a supply shock on Bitcoin. Posted October 23, 2020.
Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
The Halving or Halvening
Aleksander Svetski posts another epic piece
Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Tweet Thread
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Tweet Thread: PUELLβS 21 LAWS OF BITCOIN
David lays out the unwritten laws of Bitcoin. Posted September 9, 2020.
Tweet Thread: What is an xpub?
Danny lays out the basics of xpubs. Posted August 30, 2020.
Manifesto
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman pens the Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman lsays out the framework for his interprutation of a Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 18, 2019.
Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Anarchy
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Anarchy and Monarchy - A Natural State
Yuri de Gaia shares a post that draws comparisons between monarch and anarchy. POsted May 1, 2020.
The Encrypted Meaning of Crypto
Erik Cason
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Canon
Back to top ↑The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Liberty
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Why Bitcoin Matters
Posted March 15, 2019 by Aleks Svetski, this article explains why Bitcoin matters.
Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
The Most Dangerous Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede shares a quick reflection on Bitcoin as a major threat to governments. Posted May 26, 2011.
Gold Standard
Back to top ↑Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
The Ridiculousness Of Demanding Government Return To A Gold Standard
Michael Suede points out the flaws of a return to the gold standard. Posted June 28, 2011.
Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
Sound Money
Back to top ↑Bending Bitcoin β The Principle of Hard Money
Ben Kaufman explains hard money and why Bitcoin is such. Posted December 30, 2019
Sound Money
Sound Money. Posted July 25, 2019.
Why Bitcoin Works
Jimmy song makes the case for Bitcoin versus soft money. Posted April 17, 2018.
Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
Block Size
Back to top ↑Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers
Why I think hysteria about block size is market manipulation by big buyers. Posted March 7, 2016.
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit. Posted December 22, 2015.
This is how block size limit will be raised
This is how block size limit will be raised. Posted February 24, 2013.
Economics of block size limit
Economics of block size limit. Posted February 22, 2013.
Preethi Kasireddy
Back to top ↑How Does Distributed Consensus Work?
By Preethi Kasireddy, Posted November 13, 2018
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?
ELI5: What do we mean by βblockchains are trustlessβ?. Posted February 3, 2018.
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains
Fundamental challenges with public blockchains. Posted December 10, 2017.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.
Blockchains donβt scale. Not today, at least. But thereβs hope.. Posted August 23, 2017.
Jordan Clifford
Back to top ↑The Lightning Network
The Lightning Network. Posted December 19, 2018.
The Lightning Network - Evolving Bitcoin into a layered system
By Jordan Clifford, Posted December 19, 2018
Privacy on the blockchain
Privacy on the blockchain. Posted October 5, 2017.
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate
Understanding the Block SizeΒ Debate. Posted September 26, 2017.
Aleksandar Svetski
Back to top ↑Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus
Bitcoin & the legend of Prometheus. Posted December 17, 2020.
Bitcoin & Lockdowns
Bitcoin & Lockdowns. Posted October 27, 2020.
What is Lighting?
What is Lighting?. Posted December 14, 2019.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.
Why Bitcoin should stay the βsameβ.. Posted December 19, 2017.
Surveillance
Back to top ↑Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.
Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.. Posted January 31, 2020.
In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
Tweetstorm: The Matrix
Meltem gets us questioning if weβve actually taken the βred pillβ. Posted October 25, 2019.
Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
Schnorr Signatures
Back to top ↑Tweet Storm - About Schnorr Sigs
Ben Carman explains Schnorr Signatures at a high level. Posted November 22, 2020.
Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
Crypto Innovation Spotlight: Schnorr Signatures
Spencer Bogart highlights some key features in Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 22, 2018.
Excited for Schnorr signatures
Murch recaps the pending BIP technology, Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 3, 2018.
Financial Journal
Back to top ↑Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Are Bitcoin Bubbles Predictable?
Tobias Huber lays out a basic model for predicting bitcoin price bubbles. Posted March 16, 2018.
Network Effect
Back to top ↑Things Bitcoiners Donβt Want To Hear
Shinobi discusses the hard reality of thermodynamics. Posted September 16, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Security Budget in the Long Run
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Why Bitcoin is Different
Jimmy explains why Bitcoin is different from cryptocurrency. Posted April 2, 2018.
Lucas Nuzzi
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: A Decade in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi hammers out a recap of Bitcoinβs last decade. Posted December 5, 2019.
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Schnorr Signatures & The Inevitability of Privacy in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi describes what Schnorr Signatures mean for Bitcoin. Posted March 13, 2019.
A Guide To Bitcoinβs Technical Brilliance (For Non-Programmers)
Lucas Nuzzi attempts to provide a semi-technical guide to key aspects of Bitcoinβs technology. Posted April 15, 2018
Incentives
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm - Bitcoin and the power of incentives
Brandon Quittem explores the incentives of Bitcoin. Posted November 14, 2020.
Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Qiao Wang
Back to top ↑Statistical Fallacy behind the Lindy Effect
Qiao Wang lays out the case for further examination of the Lindy Effect, maybe we should pump the brakes on referencing it all the time. Posted September 15,...
The Store of Value Thesis
Qiao Wang and Dan McArdle explore their cryptoasset Store of Value Thesis. Posted August 19, 2018.
The Flase Dichotomy of Utility and Store of Value
Qiao Wang breaks down the SoV narrative surrounfing Bitcoin and other digital assets. Posted July 5, 2018.
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?
Whatβs Wrong with Cryptoasset Valuation Models Today?. Posted June 19, 2018.
Knut Svanholm
Back to top ↑The AlienCoin Attack Vector
Knut Svanholm explores the idea of a better alien money that could disrupt Bitcoin. Posted July 29, 2020.
Mainstream Media of Exchange
Knut Svanholm discusses how Bitcoin is a grassroots movement and is indeed a currency.Posted September 6, 2019
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics
Bitcoin and Thermodynamics. Posted November 23, 2018.
Financial Atheism
Financial Atheism. Posted July 5, 2018.
Jameson Lopp
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Who controls Bitcoin Core?
By Jameson Lopp, Posted December 15, 2018
A Modest Privacy Protection Proposal
Jameson Lopp has been doxxed and wants to help you stay safe. In this post, he lays out a framework to protect your privacy. Posted September 29, 2018.
Layer 2
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Attack
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Lightning Network
Back to top ↑Why we may fail Lightning
Antoine Riard explains why Lightning might be doomed or what we can do to push the stack forward. Posted September 28, 2020.
Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Willy Woo
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Performance Against Bitcoin
Willy Woo shares a chart that illustrates alt performance in BTC. Posted August 17, 2019.
Introducing the Difficulty Ribbon, signaling the best times to buy Bitcoin
Willy Woo introduces a new signal, the Difficulty Ribbon. Posted August 1, 2019.
When did Bitcoinβs investment era begin? A study using NVT.
Willy Woo looks at the historical charts on Bitcoin and makes a case for when investing began. Posted April 13, 2019.
Experiments on Cumulative Destruction
David Puell and Willy Woo lay out new models for the concept of destruction into price analysis. Posted April 9, 2019.
Meltem Demirors
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Matrix
Meltem gets us questioning if weβve actually taken the βred pillβ. Posted October 25, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Weβve Built Intermediaries
Meltem Demirors shares her opinion on whatβs being built, and why we should rethink things. Posted September 27, 2019.
Tweetstorm: On Bitcoin Paradigm Shifts
Meltem Demirors lasy out the Bitcoin paradigm shift that is occuring. Posted July 23, 2019.
Iβm Not an International DrugΒ Dealer
Privacy matters. Meltem delivers a great piece to share with friends and family. Posted April 15, 2019.
Tweet
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - Bitcoin and NoSQL
Dhruv Bansal compares Bitcoin and NoSQL. Posted August 3, 2020
Bitcoin Positive Feedback Loops
Ben Davenport diagrams the multiple Bitcoin positive feedback loops. Posted August 28, 2019.
Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
Tweet: The Times They are a Changing
Matt Walsh posts a chart that details the timeline of Bitcoin opion with bankers. Posted July 11, 2019.
Transactions
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Rollo McFloogle
Back to top ↑The Meaningless βCompetition Maximalismβ
Rollo McFloogle defends maximalism as pro competition. Posted April 6, 2019.
Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
Ignorance about Bitcoin Disguised as Caution
Rollo McFloogle debunks a recent piece by Austrian economist Jeffrey Tucker, and in doing so builds a case for Bitcoin. Posted December 7, 2019.
Applying Carl Menger to the Monetization of Bitcoin
Rollo McFloogle the relationship between principles from Carl Menger and Bitcoin. Posted August 25, 2019.
Bitcoin History
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Tweetstorm: A Decade in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi hammers out a recap of Bitcoinβs last decade. Posted December 5, 2019.
The Legend of Satoshi Nakamoto
Erik shares some glorious opinions on Satoshi Nakamoto. Posted October 24, 2019.
Discovering Bitcoin: A Brief Overview From Cavemen to the Lightning Network
Giacomo Zucco shares a 7 part series on the history of Bitcoin. Posted September 2019.
Aleksander Svetski
Back to top ↑The Halving or Halvening
Aleksander Svetski posts another epic piece
The rise of the individual.
Aleksander Svetski shares his thoughts on the rise of self sovereignty as a revolutionary idea, all made possible by Bitcoin. Posted December 31, 2019
Bitcoin Operating System
Aleksander Svetski makes the case for Bitcoin as a new monetary network, not a payments technology.
Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Marcel Burger
Back to top ↑Bitcoin In The Institutional Investment Portfolio
Marcel Burger makes the case for hodling Bitcoin in an institutional portfolio. POsted September 18, 2020.
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ. Posted May 20, 2020.
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Debunking Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Marcel Burger digs into the corridor of growth. Posted November 30, 2019
Censorship
Back to top ↑The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
How to Resist Censorship with Bitcoin
Elaine shares how to destroy financial censorship is simply by using Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Charles Edwards
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
The Energy Standard
The Energy Standard. Posted January 21, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
SixOneZeroTwo
Back to top ↑Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Build & Refine
Build & Refine. Posted January 5, 2020.
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Yuri de Gaia
Back to top ↑The Way of the Digital Citadel
Yuri de Gaia explores the creation of digital citadels. Posted June 26, 2020
Bitcoin as a Tool for Secession
Yuri de Gaia explores how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for secession. Posted Summer 2020.
Anarchy and Monarchy - A Natural State
Yuri de Gaia shares a post that draws comparisons between monarch and anarchy. POsted May 1, 2020.
Citadels and Pandemics
Yuri de Gaia examines a future of citadels. Posted March 25, 2020.
Leo Zhang
Back to top ↑The Intelligent Bitcoin Miner, Part I.
Leo explores the operation mining hashpower is akin to portfolio management. Posted November 22, 2020.
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part II.
Leo Zhang explores the magic of hashrate and mining in part 2 of a series. Posted September 15, 2020.
The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
Technical
Back to top ↑2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Tweet Thread: What is an xpub?
Danny lays out the basics of xpubs. Posted August 30, 2020.
The Path to Taproot Activation
almkglor provides an overview of how we will enable Taproot. Posted June 13, 2020.
Intrinsic Value
Back to top ↑The intrinsic value of Bitcoin (II)
Manuel examines the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, which has been debated many times but lays out a clear framework. Posted October 5, 2020.
Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Valueβββand Thatβs Great
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin is the ultimate store of wealth BECAUSE it has no intrinsic value. Posted May 8, 2019.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β How Bitcoins Act As Money
Michael Suede looks at monetary properties of Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2011
Austrian Theory
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
Interest Rates
Back to top ↑Floor on Bitcoinβs risk less interest rate
Tamas Blummer makes the case for a floor on Bitcoin riskless interest rates. Posted September 11, 2019.
How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Resource Allocation And Interest Rate Distortion
Michael Suede examines interest rates in a Bitcoin standard. Posted July 6, 2011.
Mises
Back to top ↑Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
Satoshi
Back to top ↑The Patoshi Mining Machine
Sergio speculates what Satoshi mined with. Posted August 22, 2020.
Original vision of Bitcoin
Original vision of Bitcoin. Posted June 1, 2016.
Satoshi on Bitcoin design
Satoshi on Bitcoin design. Posted September 19, 2013.
Custody
Back to top ↑A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin
A Bitcoin ETF is a Good Way to Ruin Bitcoin. Posted January 9, 2018.
The Rubber Hose Factor
The Rubber Hose Factor. Posted July 28, 2017.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.
You can own Bitcoin, you canβt own your dollars.. Posted November 18, 2013.
Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Back to top ↑Why Dumb Networks Are Better
Why Dumb Networks Are Better. Posted June 3, 2016.
Failure is an option
Failure is an option. Posted June 3, 2016.
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation
Bitcoin security model: Trust by computation. Posted June 3, 2016.
Immutability
Back to top ↑Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin
Corrections: Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 25, 2016.
Redactable Bitcoin
Redactable Bitcoin. Posted September 21, 2016.
Tribes
Back to top ↑Why we may fail Lightning
Antoine Riard explains why Lightning might be doomed or what we can do to push the stack forward. Posted September 28, 2020.
The Bitcoin Diaspora, a Confederation of Tribes
Joe Rodgers explores the idea of the Bitcoin diaspora. Posted March 11, 2020.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Payments
Back to top ↑2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments
People Love Complaining About Bitcoin Payments. Posted April 15, 2017.
Marc van der Chijs
Back to top ↑The Perfect Storm: Why Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2020 is different from Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2017
Marc van der Chijs explains the difference between Bitcoin today and in 2017, hint, lots. Posted February 13, 2020
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money
The Lightning Network: a huge opportunity to learn and earn money. Posted June 24, 2018.
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream
Bitcoin seems to become mainstream. Posted June 7, 2017.
Aaron van Wirdum
Back to top ↑Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
The Future of Bitcoin: What Lightning Could Look Like
Posted May 2, 2018, Aaron van Wirdum looks at the potential for Bitcoin Lightning Network.
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial)
SegWit2X And The Case For Strong Replay Protection (And Why Itβs Controversial). Posted September 22, 2017.
Stop and Decrypt
Back to top ↑BetterHash: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining With New Hashing Protocols
Stop and Decrypt makes the case for a new mining protocol that will help to decentralize mining controls away from pool operators. Posted Julyt 14, 2019.
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Thatβs not Bitcoin, thatβs BCash
Stop and Decrypt takes a critical look at the Bitcoin Cash community and how the branding is misleading on purpose. Posted December 21, 2017.
Bitcoin Canon
Back to top ↑The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Modeling
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs power oscillator
Harold Christopher Burger introduces the Bitcoin power oscillator. Posted September 20, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Are Bitcoin Bubbles Predictable?
Tobias Huber lays out a basic model for predicting bitcoin price bubbles. Posted March 16, 2018.
Positive Feedback Loop
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Positive Feedback Loops
Ben Davenport diagrams the multiple Bitcoin positive feedback loops. Posted August 28, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Hard Money
Back to top ↑Falling empires, Corporate Fiat and the fate of Bitcoin
Mariana Trip pens a solid read on the coming Bitcoin revolution thanks to loose monetary policy from central bankers. Posted April 7, 2020.
Bending Bitcoin β The Principle of Hard Money
Ben Kaufman explains hard money and why Bitcoin is such. Posted December 30, 2019
Why Bitcoin Works
Jimmy song makes the case for Bitcoin versus soft money. Posted April 17, 2018.
Bitcoin Mining
Back to top ↑There will be bitcoin.
Steve Barbour makes the case that the future of oil and gas is Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2020.
A Note On Variance in Bitcoin Mining
Christopher Bendiksen explains variance in Bitcoin mining and what it means in relation to the recent VERY temporary drop in hashrate. Posted September 25, 2...
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Hashrate
Back to top ↑The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part II.
Leo Zhang explores the magic of hashrate and mining in part 2 of a series. Posted September 15, 2020.
A Note On Variance in Bitcoin Mining
Christopher Bendiksen explains variance in Bitcoin mining and what it means in relation to the recent VERY temporary drop in hashrate. Posted September 25, 2...
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Ruben Somsen
Back to top ↑SNARKs and the future of blockchains
Ruben Somsen explains what SNARKs can and canβt do for blockchain. Posted October 3, 2020.
Statechains: Non-custodial Off-chain Bitcoin Transfer
Ruben Somsen lays out his proposal for statechains, a novel way to transfer Bitcoin off-chain. Posted June 4, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset
Bitcoinβs Hidden Proof-of-Work Asset. Posted June 19, 2018.
Joe Kendzicky
Back to top ↑A few thoughts on what bitcoins are
Joe Kendzicky makes a case to define βbitcoinsβ the noun form. Posted April 17, 2019.
Exploring Liquid Sidechain
An in depth look at Liquid sidechain by Joe Kendsicky, posted on November 15, 2018
The Bitcoin Lightning Network: A Technical Primer
Joe Kendzicky lays out the technical fundamentals of Lightning Network. Posted June 5, 2018.
cryptopoiesis
Back to top ↑The Puell Multiple
Cryptopoiesis looks at several charts from David Puell that help illustrate his ideas on the coming bull market. Posted April 4, 2019.
Bitcoin Fundamentals: Mining Profitability Ratio & BTC Dominance
By cryptopoiesis, posted October 11, 2018
Bitcoinβs Inflation Adjusted NVT Ratio
cryptopoiesis proposes an analysis for the NVT ratio. Posted September 18, 2018.
Misir Mahmudov
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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Bitcoin: Winner Takes Most or Winner Takes All?
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Tweetstorm: Mass adoption of Bitcoin is inevitable
A timeline for mass adoption from a maximalist. Misir Mahmudov posted this September 25, 2018.
Christopher Bendiksen
Back to top ↑A Note On Variance in Bitcoin Mining
Christopher Bendiksen explains variance in Bitcoin mining and what it means in relation to the recent VERY temporary drop in hashrate. Posted September 25, 2...
Beware of Lazy Research: Letβs Talk Electricity Waste & How Bitcoin Mining Can Power A Renewable Energy Renaissance
Part 2 of a 2 part series that looks at some of the FUD surrounding mining, by Christopher Bendiksen , Posted December 6, 2018
An Honest Explanation of Price, Hashrate & Bitcoin Mining Network Dynamics
Part 1 of a 2 part series that looks at some of the FUD surrounding mining, by Christopher Bendiksen , Posted November 11, 2018
Censorship Resistance
Back to top ↑The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Unpacking Bitcoinβs Assurances
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Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
JW Weatherman
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is Secure Money
JW Weatherman makes the case for Bitcoin as a secure money in this brief tweetstorm. Posted June 29, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman pens the Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman lsays out the framework for his interprutation of a Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 18, 2019.
Maximalism
Back to top ↑The Meaningless βCompetition Maximalismβ
Rollo McFloogle defends maximalism as pro competition. Posted April 6, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman pens the Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 19, 2019.
Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto
JW Weatherman lsays out the framework for his interprutation of a Bitcoin Maximalist Manifesto. Posted January 18, 2019.
Money Production
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Loans
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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Power
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Tweetstorm: Power and Money
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51% Attack
Back to top ↑Reddit Response: Question on the Vulnerability of Bitcoin
Greg Maxwell posts a reply to the Bitcoin 51% attack vulnerability. Posted October 10, 2019.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Investments
Back to top ↑Stop Treating Bitcoin as Risky. Itβs a Safer Asset Than Most
Jill Carlson explains why Bitcoin is not as risky as you think. Posted March 5, 2020.
The Investment Case for Bitcoin
Gabor Gurbacs makes the case for holding Bitcoin. Posted October 8, 2019.
Skepticβs Guide to Bitcoin: Investing in Bitcoin
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David Parkinson
Back to top ↑Bitcoin mythbusting
David shares a thoughtful piece on Bitcoin FUD. Posted April 14, 2020.
The Road to $1m perΒ Bitcoin
David Parkinson makes the case for $1m per Bitcoin. Posted April 17, 2019.
Could Bitcoin fix the stagnant political and economic landscape?
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Prateek Goorha
Back to top ↑The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Five Fundamental Effects in Bitcoin
Bitcoinβs value comes from supply and demand and this article supports this thesis by looking at 5 fundamentals. By Prateek Goorha. Posted May 19, 2019.
The Bitcoin Village Commons
The Bitcoin Village Commons. Posted March 31, 2019.
Hans Hauge
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: 21 Charts
Hans Hauge shares 21 charts that paint a wonderful picture on the state of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2019.
Tweetstorm: HODLer Index & HODLer Network
Hans Hauge introduces 2 new Bitcoin indicators for technical analysis. Posted August 24, 2019.
Introducing Binary Adjusted BDD, VOCD and Reserve Risk
Hans Hauge explains Binary Adjusted Bitcoin Days Destroyed which build on BDD. Posted May 30, 2019.
Political Theology
Back to top ↑The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
The Political Theology of Crypto
Erik Cason examines the power of cryptoβs political theology. Posted June 11, 2019.
Financial Models
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
almkglor
Back to top ↑Taproot: Why Activate?
almkglor makes the case for Taproot now. Posted June 15, 2020.
The Path to Taproot Activation
almkglor provides an overview of how we will enable Taproot. Posted June 13, 2020.
Technical: A Brief History of Payment Channels: from Satoshi to Lightning Network
Alan Manuel K. Gloria shares the bacakstory of payment channels and makes the case that Bitcoin scales! Posted July 12, 2019.
Harold Christopher Burger
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
Bitcoinβs power oscillator
Harold Christopher Burger introduces the Bitcoin power oscillator. Posted September 20, 2019.
Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Harold Christopher Burger shares a simple article that uses time-based equations to model Bitcoinβs price. Posted September 4, 2019.
Growth
Back to top ↑Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Habitats
Gigi lays out the three realms where Bitcoin exists. Posted March 1, 2020.
Tweetstorm: 21 Charts
Hans Hauge shares 21 charts that paint a wonderful picture on the state of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2019.
Physics
Back to top ↑Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
Bitcoin is a information channel
Acrual expands his meaning behind βlow entropy carrierβ. Posted December 22, 2019.
Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Giacomo Zucco
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Discovering Bitcoin: A Brief Overview From Cavemen to the Lightning Network
Giacomo Zucco shares a 7 part series on the history of Bitcoin. Posted September 2019.
Fundamentals
Back to top ↑The Perfect Storm: Why Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2020 is different from Bitcoin at $10,000 in 2017
Marc van der Chijs explains the difference between Bitcoin today and in 2017, hint, lots. Posted February 13, 2020
Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Bitcoin Cannot be Banned
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin cannot be banned. Posted November 8, 2019
Phil Bonello
Back to top ↑The Many Angles of Bitcoin Adoption
Phil Bonello explains whatβs enabling Bitcoin adoption. Posted February 12, 2020.
Digital Money
Phil Bonello reviews the importance of Bitcoin Iβm a world of digital money. Posted November 26, 2019.
The Sovereign Individual Investment Thesis
Phil Bonello lays out an investment thesis based on principles in the Sovereign Individual. Posted November 12, 2019.
Meme
Back to top ↑Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
Acrual
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
Bitcoin has already succeeded
Acrual posts why Bitcoin has already suceeded. Posted January 12, 2020.
Bitcoin is a information channel
Acrual expands his meaning behind βlow entropy carrierβ. Posted December 22, 2019.
Entropy
Back to top ↑Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Bitcoin is a information channel
Acrual expands his meaning behind βlow entropy carrierβ. Posted December 22, 2019.
Thermodynamics
Back to top ↑Things Bitcoiners Donβt Want To Hear
Shinobi discusses the hard reality of thermodynamics. Posted September 16, 2020.
Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
EMH
Back to top ↑The Complex Market Hypothesis
In which I hypothesise that markets are subjective, uncertain, complex, stochastic, adaptive, fractal, reflexiveβ¦ β really any clever sounding adjective you ...
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
Pricing
Back to top ↑The Complex Market Hypothesis
In which I hypothesise that markets are subjective, uncertain, complex, stochastic, adaptive, fractal, reflexiveβ¦ β really any clever sounding adjective you ...
Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
Marty Bent
Back to top ↑Take action. Bitcoin is a vote.
Marty pens a quick note on the importance of voting with your money. Posted April 23, 2020.
The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Zane Pocock
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
The Nature of Bitcoin
Zane Pocock shares an overview of Bitcoin as he sees it. Posted February 13, 2020.
Steve Barbour
Back to top ↑There will be bitcoin.
Steve Barbour makes the case that the future of oil and gas is Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2020.
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
Sven Schnieders
Back to top ↑The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Social Antifragility
Sven Scnieders points out some of Bitcoinβs antifragile properties.
Morality
Back to top ↑Our Most Brilliant Idea
Robert expands on the philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted November 1, 2020.
Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Epoch
Back to top ↑Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Citadels
Back to top ↑Anarchy and Monarchy - A Natural State
Yuri de Gaia shares a post that draws comparisons between monarch and anarchy. POsted May 1, 2020.
Citadels and Pandemics
Yuri de Gaia examines a future of citadels. Posted March 25, 2020.
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Citadel
Back to top ↑Home On The Range
Sovereign.615 outlines a framework for a Bitcoin citadel charter. Posted October 21,2020
The Way of the Digital Citadel
Yuri de Gaia explores the creation of digital citadels. Posted June 26, 2020
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
The State
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Separating Money From State
Pedro Febrero covers Bitcoinβs role in separating
The State vs. Bitcoin
Steve Barbour shares an essay that examines Bitcoinβs resistance to the State. Posted March 15, 2020.
Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Change
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
Take action. Bitcoin is a vote.
Marty pens a quick note on the importance of voting with your money. Posted April 23, 2020.
Tim May
Back to top ↑THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Crypto Anarchy
Back to top ↑THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Anonymous
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin so hard for most people to understand?
A random anonymous comment on a YouTube video sums up a struggle with getting Bitcoin. Posted February 17, 2020.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Encryption
Back to top ↑How Blockchains Will Enable Privacy
Shaan Ray describes a private future enabled by blockchain. Posted March 3, 2018.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Identity
Back to top ↑THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Hal Finney
Back to top ↑In Memory of Hal Finney, RIP β Builder of a More Trusted World
Bill Buchanan shares a thoughtful piece about our friend, Hal. Posted August 22, 2020.
Politics vs Technology
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Satoshi Nakamoto
Back to top ↑The Legend of Satoshi Nakamoto
Erik shares some glorious opinions on Satoshi Nakamoto. Posted October 24, 2019.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Ryan Dickherber
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Early Days
Back to top ↑The Patoshi Mining Machine
Sergio speculates what Satoshi mined with. Posted August 22, 2020.
How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
Time Preference
Back to top ↑The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Free Market
Back to top ↑Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
Libertarian Goldbugs Hating On Bitcoin β Free Market Money
Michael explains why Libertarian Goldbugs are hating on Bitcoin. Posted June 6, 2011.
Goldbugs
Back to top ↑Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Libertarian Goldbugs Hating On Bitcoin β Free Market Money
Michael explains why Libertarian Goldbugs are hating on Bitcoin. Posted June 6, 2011.
Libertarians
Back to top ↑Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Federal Reserve
Back to top ↑Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Open Source
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.
Keynesian
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Power and Money
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The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Fiat Money
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
2011 Q3
Back to top ↑How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?. Posted July 14, 2011.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
Rothbard
Back to top ↑What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
UTXO
Back to top ↑Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs
How to deal with a deficit of available Bitcoin outputs. Posted June 10, 2013.
Time Travel
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
Declaration
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
Junseth
Back to top ↑A Brief History of Bitcoin
A Brief History of Bitcoin. Posted January 25, 2017.
#savetherobots β Cryptocurrency for Dummies: Bitcoin and Beyond
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SegWit
Back to top ↑How SegWit makes security better
How SegWit makes security better. Posted August 8, 2017.
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit
How segregated witness is not the same as bumping block size limit. Posted December 22, 2015.
saifedean
Back to top ↑Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network
Economics of Bitcoin as a settlement network. Posted May 19, 2017.
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition
The Bitcoin Halving and Monetary Competition. Posted July 9, 2016.
Exchanges
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ
Stop calling Bitcoin hacks, βBitcoin hacksβ. Posted August 18, 2016.
Vitalik Buterin
Back to top ↑Liberation Through Radical Decentralization
Liberation Through Radical Decentralization. Posted May 21, 2018.
The Meaning of Decentralization
The Meaning of Decentralization. Posted February 6, 2017.
CY17 Q1
Back to top ↑The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Psychology
Back to top ↑Bitcoin as an Antidote to Despair: A Psychological Formulation
Aaron Clendenin explores Bitcoin as a means to modify behavior. Posted October 21, 2020.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Bitcoin Core
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Forks
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
Fork wars
Fork wars. Posted March 30, 2017.
Nick Tomaino
Back to top ↑The Slow Death of the Firm
The Slow Death of the Firm. Posted October 21, 2017.
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency
Stablecoins: A Holy Grail in Digital Currency. Posted April 3, 2017.
Yan Pritzker
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Mining Explained in 15 Tweets
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Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.
Bitcoin is just like the Dutch tulip bubble.. Posted July 3, 2017.
John Newbery
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: A forward look at Bitcoin
John Newbery gives a glimpse of what to expect from Bitcoin. Posted December 21, 2019.
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?
What did Bitcoin Core contributors ever do forΒ us?. Posted July 21, 2017.
Stephen McKeon
Back to top ↑Liquidity is about market depth, not magic
Liquidity is about market depth, not magic. Posted August 21, 2017.
Traditional Asset Tokenization
Traditional Asset Tokenization. Posted August 11, 2017.
Culture
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin
Diversity and Inclusion for Bitcoin. Posted September 16, 2017.
Francis Pouliot
Back to top ↑Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation
Catallaxy: the origins of Bitcoin and innovation. Posted September 19, 2017.
Ari Paul
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Ari Paul on the reorg and itβs feasibility
Ari Paul lays out the feasibility of a Bitcoin chain reorg. Posted May 8, 2019.
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency
Itβs 1994 In Cryptocurrency. Posted November 27, 2017.
Preston Byrne
Back to top ↑Welcome to prepping,Β Bitcoiners
Preston pens an open letter to Bitcoiners on prepping. Posted March 31, 2020.
Stablecoins are doomed to fail
Stablecoins are doomed to fail. Posted December 10, 2017.
Bitcoin Standard
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Fixed Supply
Back to top ↑21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Murch
Back to top ↑2-of-3 inputs using Pay-to-Taproot
Murch explains Pay-to-Taproot. Posted August 18, 2020.
Excited for Schnorr signatures
Murch recaps the pending BIP technology, Schnorr Signatures. Posted February 3, 2018.
Dmitry Kalichkin
Back to top ↑Rethinking Metcalfeβs Law applications to cryptoasset valuation
Posted May 21, 2018 by Dmitry Kalichkin, his goal was to estimate whether current Bitcoin price is supported by activity on the network.
Rethinking Network Value to Transactions (NVT) Ratio
Dmitry Kalichkin describes NVT Signal, a new approach to NVT Ratio. Posted February 3, 2018.
Analysis
Back to top ↑An Introduction to the Efficient Market Hypothesis for Bitcoiners
Nic Carter shares his position on the Efficient Market and Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020.
The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Open Letter
Back to top ↑An Open Letter to Friends and Family
James OβBeirne pens an open letter to his loved ones about Bitcoin. Posted November 29, 2020
An Open Letter to Banks about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
In classic Peter McCormack style, he addresses bankers on the state of the market and lobbies for change. Posted March 4, 2018.
Opinion
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Primacy of the Digital World
Pascal HΓΌgli tells us of the growing inportance of the digital world, where digital bit become more important than physical atoms. Posted January 8, 2020.
An Open Letter to Banks about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
In classic Peter McCormack style, he addresses bankers on the state of the market and lobbies for change. Posted March 4, 2018.
Regulation
Back to top ↑The Nature of Bitcoin
Zane Pocock shares an overview of Bitcoin as he sees it. Posted February 13, 2020.
Why America Canβt Regulate Bitcoin
Beautyon explains why Bitcoin is unregulatable. Posted March 15, 2018.
Money Creation
Back to top ↑Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
Maduroβs Mint of King Cnut
Beautyon makes the case that Maduroβs attempt to create a new money will fail and any distraction to Bitcoin is a good thing because it gets stronger over ti...
Alex Svetski
Back to top ↑Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Libra
Alex Svetski looks at Bitcoin in comparison to the blockchain meme and Libra. Posted July 30, 2019.
Homo Sapiens, Evolution, Money & Bitcoin
Posted March 28, 2018, Alex Svetski gives an explanation of why Bitcoin exists.
Properties
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
Why Bitcoin is Different
Jimmy explains why Bitcoin is different from cryptocurrency. Posted April 2, 2018.
Adam TachΓ©
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Past and Future
Posted May 30, 2018 by Adam Tache and Murad Mahmudov, this article will analyze these perspectives by discussing trade-offs, philosophical divides within the...
The Many Faces of Bitcoin
Adam TachΓ© and Murad Mahmudov discuss four schools of thought related to Bitcoin. Posted April 10, 2018.
Tokens
Back to top ↑What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
Miners
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Schelling Point
Back to top ↑21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
On Schelling points, network effects and Lindy: Inherent properties of communication
Willem Van Den Bergh explains why schelling point, network effects, and Lindy effects make Bitcoin so strong. Posted June 29, 2018.
Lindy Effect
Back to top ↑Bitcoin has already succeeded
Acrual posts why Bitcoin has already suceeded. Posted January 12, 2020.
On Schelling points, network effects and Lindy: Inherent properties of communication
Willem Van Den Bergh explains why schelling point, network effects, and Lindy effects make Bitcoin so strong. Posted June 29, 2018.
Tony Sheng
Back to top ↑Satoshiβs vision for bitcoin as told by its predecessors
Tony Sheng explores attempts at digital currencies before the Bitcoin experiment and how those projects influenced Bitcoin. Posted May 28, 2019.
Crypto-incrementalism vs Crypto-anarchy
Tony Sheng believes all crypto projects fall into one of two camps, which he also believes can coexist. Posted July 2, 2018.
Brendan Bernstein
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Cryptocurrencies are money, not equity
Brendan Berstein makes the case for cryptocurrencies being money and explains how investors are helping determine value. Posted July 22, 2018.
Media
Back to top ↑Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
Information
Back to top ↑Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
Clark Moody
Back to top ↑Ten Years of Bitcoin Market Data
Clark Moody
Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Ferdous Bhai
Back to top ↑The Real Wisdom behind Proof of Work
Ferdous Bhai shares a couple thoughts about the magic of PoW. Posted Octover 29, 2019.
Post-Bitcoin-Maximalism: A call for embracing the currency competition
By Ferdous Bhai, posted October 15, 2018
Philip Swift
Back to top ↑The Golden Ratio Multiplier
Philip Swift shares the Golden Ratio Multiplier which he believes will be a useful investment tool in this coming market cycle for identifying areas of profi...
Bitcoin Network Momentum
Philip Swift Bitcoin Network Momentum is a valuable tool in helping us understand why Bitcoin price is at a particular point in the market cycle and also whe...
Arjun Balaji
Back to top ↑A Conflict of Crypto Visions
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The βBitcoin mining death spiralβ debate explained
By Arjun Balaji, Posted December 4, 2018
Taylor Pearson
Back to top ↑How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
Features
Back to top ↑Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
Unpacking Bitcoinβs Assurances
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Central Banking
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is the worldβs only independent central bank
Pierre Rochard shares a simple chart that illustrates the title. Posted November 22, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Smart Contracts
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
Law
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Cryptosovereignty
Erik layβs out the framework for a future based on crypto rather than manβs subjective views. Posted February 3, 2019.
Bruce Schneier
Back to top ↑Blockchain and Trust
Blockchain and Trust. Posted February 12, 2019.
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology
Thereβs No Good Reason to Trust Blockchain Technology. Posted February 6, 2019.
Sentiment
Back to top ↑A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Digital Money
Back to top ↑Digital Money
Phil Bonello reviews the importance of Bitcoin Iβm a world of digital money. Posted November 26, 2019.
Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Collateral
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm Bitcoin as super-collateral
Aaron explores Bitcoin as the ultimate collateral in this short tweetstorm. Posted February 5, 2020.
Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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Risk
Back to top ↑Stop Treating Bitcoin as Risky. Itβs a Safer Asset Than Most
Jill Carlson explains why Bitcoin is not as risky as you think. Posted March 5, 2020.
Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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Tuur Demeester
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Michiel Lescrauwaet
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: How to Outperform Bitcoin
Michiel Lescrauwaet rolls out his tehesis on how to outperform Bitcoin. Posted September 19, 2019.
A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Behavior
Back to top ↑Bitcoin as an Antidote to Despair: A Psychological Formulation
Aaron Clendenin explores Bitcoin as a means to modify behavior. Posted October 21, 2020.
Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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Jack Purdy
Back to top ↑Satoshiβs Rebuttal of Modern Monetary Theory
Jack Purdy makes the case for Bitcoin as a sound money alternative to todays easy money. Posted June 3, 2019.
Crypto Governance: The Startup vs. Nation-State Approach
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Varun Vruddhula
Back to top ↑Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix
Unplugging from the Fiat Matrix. Posted March 25, 2019.
Is economic life really zero-sum?
Is economic life really zero-sum?. Posted March 5, 2019.
Marketing
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Marketing
Dan Held tweets about Bitcoin and marketing. Posted June 16, 2020.
Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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LN
Back to top ↑A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Difficulty Adjustment
Back to top ↑Hedging mining difficulty
Tamas Blummer
Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
PlanB
Back to top ↑Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Financial Model
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Financial Analysis
Back to top ↑Efficient Market Hypothesis and Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
PlanB explains that Stock to Flow is priced in and supported by the EMH. Posted January 17, 2020
Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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Thib
Back to top ↑A Monetary Layer for the Internet
Thib pulls back the curtains to look at the emerging layers in the Bitcoin network. Posted April 24, 2019.
Managing Bitcoin and Private Keys
Thib runs through the various ways to secure your Bitcoin. Posted April 1, 2019.
Portfolio
Back to top ↑Bitcoin In The Institutional Investment Portfolio
Marcel Burger makes the case for hodling Bitcoin in an institutional portfolio. POsted September 18, 2020.
The case for a small allocation to Bitcoin
Wences Cesares makes the case for why an allocation of your portfolio must be Bitcoin. Posted April 11, 2019
Rayne Steinberg
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - The Unseizable Asset
Rayne Steinberg lays out a case for Bitcoin surrounding itβs unseizable nature. Posted May 2, 2019.
Crypto - Time to Take it at the Flood
Rayne Steinberg penβs a quick read on why you should get in sooner than later. Posted April 4, 2019.
Hector Rosenkrans
Back to top ↑Freedom Money β Bitcoin and the FirstΒ Amendment
Hector Rosenkrans makes the case for Bitcoin as an essential liberty like the First Amendment. Posted July 4, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Weapon
Hector Rosenkrans looks at his own life experiences and tells us why Bitcoin is a weapon to take the power back. Posted April 11, 2019.
Credit
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
Sergio Demian Lerner
Back to top ↑The Patoshi Mining Machine
Sergio speculates what Satoshi mined with. Posted August 22, 2020.
The Return of the Deniers and the Revenge ofΒ Patoshi
Sergio Demian Lerner shares thoughts and evidence of a single person acting as Satoshi in regarding to mining. Posted April 16, 2019.
Pieter Wuille
Back to top ↑Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Greg Maxwell
Back to top ↑Reddit Response: Question on the Vulnerability of Bitcoin
Greg Maxwell posts a reply to the Bitcoin 51% attack vulnerability. Posted October 10, 2019.
51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
SoV
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Digital Gold
Back to top ↑The Triumvirate of Liquidity
Nik Bhatia explains how Bitcoin is both digital gold and digital Treasuries, and has all the makings of the worldβs next risk-free asset. Posted November 6, ...
How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Supply
Back to top ↑Visualization of the halvingβs supply shock
Croesus shares a visual explanation of how the halving creates a supply shock on Bitcoin. Posted October 23, 2020.
Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
Brady Swenson
Back to top ↑A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Weβre All Default Keynesians Now, and How Bitcoin is Changing That
Brady Swenson pens a term that describes all of us, pre Bitcoin, default keynesians. Posted June 21, 2019.
tweetstorm
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is Secure Money
JW Weatherman makes the case for Bitcoin as a secure money in this brief tweetstorm. Posted June 29, 2019.
On-Chain Analysis
Back to top ↑Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Mohamed Fouda
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
Pathways for DeFi on Bitcoin
Mohamed Fouda explains ways that Bitcoin is being onramped to DeFi. Posted July 10, 2019.
Wiz
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Why Bitcoin?
Wiz shares an excellent piece that recaps Bitcoin security, privacy, and freedom. Posted July 16, 2019.
Stadicus
Back to top ↑Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.
Prepare your bitcoins. For your heirs.. Posted November 6, 2020.
We Need Bitcoin Full Nodes. Economic Ones.
Stadicus makes the case for more full nodes. Posted August 1, 2019.
Joe Rodgers
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Diaspora, a Confederation of Tribes
Joe Rodgers explores the idea of the Bitcoin diaspora. Posted March 11, 2020.
Bitcoin Layers
Joe Rodgers makes the case for defining Bitcoin scaling layers. Posted 8-8-2019.
Nick
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value
Falsifying Stock-to-Flow As a Model of Bitcoin Value. Posted August 10, 2019.
James O'Beirne
Back to top ↑An Open Letter to Friends and Family
James OβBeirne pens an open letter to his loved ones about Bitcoin. Posted November 29, 2020
Bitcoin for safety
James OβBeirne shares his opinion on where we are headed financially. Posted August 24, 2019.
Bitcoin Philosophy
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
A most peaceful revolution
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the revolution we have been waiting for. Posted September 7, 2019.
Medium of Exchange
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
Mainstream Media of Exchange
Knut Svanholm discusses how Bitcoin is a grassroots movement and is indeed a currency.Posted September 6, 2019
Economy
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
Gabor Gurbacs
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
The Investment Case for Bitcoin
Gabor Gurbacs makes the case for holding Bitcoin. Posted October 8, 2019.
Financials
Back to top ↑Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
Tweetstorm: 5 Insanely Bullish Charts for Bitcoin
James Todaro shares a couple charts that show a bullish case for Bitcoin. Posted September 20, 2019.
Phil Geiger
Back to top ↑21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
All 21 Million Bitcoin Already Exist
Phil goes galactic exploring Bitcoinβs 21m hardcap. Posted October 25, 2019.
Bitcoin Fiction
Back to top ↑The Last Mortal Man
Part 2 from Hased Entropyβs series of short stories. Posted November 13, 2019.
What Hath Satoshi Wrought
Hashed Entropy shares the first in a future series of short stories. Posted November 2, 2019.
Ray Dalio
Back to top ↑A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
An Open Letter to Ray Dalio re: Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove addresses macro investing legend, Ray Dalio, regarding his position on Bitcoin. Posted November 8, 2019.
Rafael Schultze-Kraft
Back to top ↑Over 75 percent of Bitcoinβs OnβChain Volume Doesnβt Change Hands
Rafael Schultze-Kraft looks at volume on-chain and explains why he thinks Bitcoin is not changing hands. Posted February 13, 2020.
Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
Rhythm
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Bitcoin Is The Only Way To Opt-Out
Rhythm shares why Bitcoin is so important regarding privacy and opting out. Posted November 19, 2019.
Matt Ahlborg
Back to top ↑Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?
Will Argentina Be the Next Venezuela?. Posted April 27, 2020.
Paxful is the Most Important Bitcoin Company You Arenβt Paying Attention to.
Matt Ahlborg shares how Paxful is delivering money services in places youβd never expect. Posted November 25, 2019.
Sidechains
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Legal
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Correlation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Stability
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoinβs volatility can only decrease, but it will take a bit longer
acrual explains why Bitcoin volatility will decrease over time. Posted February 19, 2020.
Bitcoin is a information channel
Acrual expands his meaning behind βlow entropy carrierβ. Posted December 22, 2019.
BIP
Back to top ↑How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer explains how soft forks might work. Posted April 17, 2019.
Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #78: 2019 Year-in-Review Special
A technical lookback at 2019 from Bitcoin Optech Newsletter. Posted December 28, 2019.
Startup
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: The Blockchain for Truly Smart Contracts
Conner Brown explains why Bitcoin is paving the way for smart contractswith lightning network. Posted January 15, 2020.
Bitcoin As a Startup
Hass McCook lays out his thesis on how Bitcoin is evolving in stages much like a startup raises capital. Posted December 29, 2019
Ben Kaufman
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Bending Bitcoin β The Principle of Hard Money
Ben Kaufman explains hard money and why Bitcoin is such. Posted December 30, 2019
Simple
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Supply and Demand
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Backups
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Slice the Pie
6102 on money production. Posted January 1, 2020?
Digital
Back to top ↑The Way of the Digital Citadel
Yuri de Gaia explores the creation of digital citadels. Posted June 26, 2020
Bitcoin and the Primacy of the Digital World
Pascal HΓΌgli tells us of the growing inportance of the digital world, where digital bit become more important than physical atoms. Posted January 8, 2020.
Future
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Primacy of the Digital World
Pascal HΓΌgli tells us of the growing inportance of the digital world, where digital bit become more important than physical atoms. Posted January 8, 2020.
Community
Back to top ↑Balinese Cockfights & Bitcoins
Mick Morucci draws the comparison between cockfighters and Bitcoiners. Poseted August 17, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Ethos
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Centralization
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
Cooperation
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
Per Bylund
Back to top ↑Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
Tweetstorm on Deflation
Per Bylund explains why a deflationy money will not destroy commerce. Posted February 26, 2020.
Taleb
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Antifragile
Parker Lewis descirbes how Bitcoin is antifragile. Posted June 12, 2020.
Ten Million Bitcoiners
Cory Klippsten makes the case for on-boarding the next 10million Bitcoiners. Posted February 21, 2020/
Daniel Frumkin
Back to top ↑Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
So You Think Bitcoin Mining is Wasteful?
Daniel compares energy usage of Bitcoin and video games. Posted March 5, 2020.
Stock-to-Flow
Back to top ↑Stock-to-Flow Influences on Bitcoin Price
Nick attempts to model S2F and Bitcoin price. Posted March 27, 2020
Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Virtue
Back to top ↑Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Morals
Back to top ↑Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Fungibility
Back to top ↑Different bitcoins different prices
JP Koning explains why Bitcoins fetch different prices. Posted September 2, 2020.
A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Magic
Back to top ↑The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part II.
Leo Zhang explores the magic of hashrate and mining in part 2 of a series. Posted September 15, 2020.
The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
Nationalism
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
Vlad Costea
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
Cypherpunks
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
The Fed
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
Austrian
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
Letter
Back to top ↑Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Dear Bitcoiners
Gigi pens an optimistic letter to Bitcoiners around the world. Posted March31, 2020.
Anarchism
Back to top ↑The Political Theology of Bitcoin
Erik Cason knocks it out of the park with my favorite article of 2020. This is a piece of Bitcoin Canon. Posted March 31, 2020.
ΠΠΎΠ»ΡΡΠΈΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ΅ΠΎΠ»ΠΎΠ³ΡΡ Π±ΡΡΠΊΠΎΠΉΠ½Π°
ΠΡΡΠΊ ΠΠ΅ΠΉΡΠΎΠ½ Π²ΠΈΠ±ΠΈΠ²Π°Ρ ΠΉΠΎΠ³ΠΎ Π· ΠΏΠ°ΡΠΊΡ Π·Ρ ΡΠ²ΠΎΡΡ ΡΠ»ΡΠ±Π»Π΅Π½ΠΎΡ ΡΡΠ°ΡΡΠ΅Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ. Π¦Π΅ ΡΠΌΠ°ΡΠΎΠΊ Bitcoin Canon. ΠΠΏΡΠ±Π»ΡΠΊΠΎΠ²Π°Π½ΠΎ 31 Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅Π·Π½Ρ 2020 ΡΠΎΠΊΡ.
Money Supply
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Money Printer Go Brrrrr - Bitcoinβs Solution to the Federal Reserve
Conner Brown shares his thoughts on Bitcoin as an alternative to the USD. Posted March 31, 2020.
Progress
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
UASF
Back to top ↑The Path to Taproot Activation
almkglor provides an overview of how we will enable Taproot. Posted June 13, 2020.
How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer explains how soft forks might work. Posted April 17, 2019.
Speed
Back to top ↑Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
Evolution
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Rhythms of History
Brandon explores how humanity repeats itself and what role Bitcoin plays in the current world. Posted October 29, 2020.
Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Nik
Back to top ↑Lies, Deception, and Unnatural Money
Nik discusses the vile nature of money printing. Posted October 13, 2020.
Humans Canβt Be Trusted To Govern Over Our Money
Nik shares a quick read on why man canβt be trusted with monetary policy. Posted April 24, 2020.
Pedro Febrero
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Separating Money From State
Pedro Febrero covers Bitcoinβs role in separating
How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
QE
Back to top ↑Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Currency
Back to top ↑The End Of Gold
Sven Schnieders explains why Bitcoin is much better than gold at money. Posted June 17, 2020.
How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Thesis
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Software
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Journey
Back to top ↑Ten Years of Bitcoin Market Data
Clark Moody
The Bitcoin Journey
Gigi shares his idea of the Bitcoin journey and the steps along the way. Posted June 15, 2020.
Lyn Alden
Back to top ↑Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
3 Reasons Iβm Investing in Bitcoin
Lyn Alden shares an in depth reason for making a position in Bitcoin. Posted July 17, 2020.
Laws
Back to top ↑Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
Misjudging Bitcoin
Beautyon explore how a court ruling on Bitcoin mischaracterizes it. Posted July 27, 2020.
Gael Sanchez Smith
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Once Inflation Starts, It Wonβt Be Contained
Gael Sannchez Smith explores how and why inflation canβt be stopped. Posted June 12, 2020.
Shinobi
Back to top ↑Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
Things Bitcoiners Donβt Want To Hear
Shinobi discusses the hard reality of thermodynamics. Posted September 16, 2020.
Sustainability
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
1988 Q2
Back to top ↑The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
Pseudonyms
Back to top ↑The Crypto Anarchist Manifesto
Tim Mayβs original manifesto. Posted mid-1988.
1994 Q1
Back to top ↑Politics vs Technology
If you find WORDS helpful, Bitcoin donations are unnecessary but appreciated. Our goal is to spread and preserve Bitcoin writings for future g...
1994 Q3
Back to top ↑THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
Chypherpunks
Back to top ↑THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
Digital Signatures
Back to top ↑THE CYPHERNOMICON
Tim Mayβs cypherpunk book and faq. Posted September 10, 1994.
Jon Matonis
Back to top ↑Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
1995 Q2
Back to top ↑Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
Digital Cash
Back to top ↑Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
Electronic Money
Back to top ↑Digital Cash & Monetary Freedom
Jon Matonis pens an early piece on the importance of digital money and freedom. Posted April 1995.
1997 Q1
Back to top ↑The God Protocols
The God Protocols. Posted January 1, 1997.
Wei Dai
Back to top ↑b-money
If you find WORDS helpful, Bitcoin donations are unnecessary but appreciated. Our goal is to spread and preserve Bitcoin writings for future g...
1998 Q4
Back to top ↑b-money
If you find WORDS helpful, Bitcoin donations are unnecessary but appreciated. Our goal is to spread and preserve Bitcoin writings for future g...
2008 Q4
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Whitepaper
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Timestamping
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
The whitepaper.
Fedcoin
Back to top ↑Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Protocol
Back to top ↑Alternative Bitcoins in a Market of Currencies
Ryan Dickherber explains the idea of competing currencies. Posted May 18, 2011.
Gwern
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
Improvements
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Worse Is Better
Gwernβs 2011 essay on how Bitcoinβs long gestation and early opposition indicates it is an example of the βWorse is Betterβ paradigm in which an ugly complex...
How to
Back to top ↑How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
Wallet
Back to top ↑How To Use Bitcoin β The Most Important Creation In The History Of Man
Michael Suede walks through a couple steps to use Bitcoin. Posted May 31, 2011.
Singularity
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Gravity
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Economic
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Mind Virus
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Economic Singularity
Ryan Dickherber pens an early take on Bitcoinβs gravity. Posted June 4, 2011.
Economists
Back to top ↑The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Austrian Business Cycle
Back to top ↑The Economics Of Bitcoin β Why Mainstream Economists Lie About Deflation
Michael Suede looks at deflations and Bitcoin. Posted June 11, 2011.
Monetary Metal
Back to top ↑Against the Gold Standard
Michael Suede makes the case against the gold standard. Posted June 21, 2011.
Time Traveler
Back to top ↑Man From The Future Shares His Story
Michael Suede shares a fictional story of a timetraveler from the future. Posted June 28, 2011.
Regression Theorem
Back to top ↑The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
Menger
Back to top ↑The Economics Of Bitcoin β Challenging Misesβ Regression Theorem
Michael Suede challenges Misesβ Regression Theorem with Bitcoin first principles. Posted July 7, 2011.
Timothy Lee
Back to top ↑How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?
How Private Are Bitcoin Transactions?. Posted July 14, 2011.
2011 Q4
Back to top ↑Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?
Why Do People Want A Gold Standard When History Shows Us It Does Not Last?. Posted December 1, 2011.
Felix Salmon
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency
The Bitcoin Bubble and the Future of Currency. Posted April 3, 2013.
Luka Magnotta
Back to top ↑I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
Satire
Back to top ↑I am a time traveler begging you to stop what you are doing
A fictional read from a time traveler. Posted August 30, 2013.
Amir Taaki
Back to top ↑The libbitcoin Manifesto
The libbitcoin Manifesto. Posted September 23, 2013.
Hoarding
Back to top ↑Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any
Iβm Hoarding Bitcoins, and No You Canβt Have Any. Posted February 12, 2014.
Unit of Account
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account
Bitcoin is the Best Unit of Account. Posted May 10, 2014.
Entrepreneurship
Back to top ↑The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship
The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship. Posted May 16, 2014.
Andrea Castillo
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains
Bitcoin Is Great, But It Wonβt Fix Our Monkey Brains. Posted June 10, 2014.
CY14 Q2
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Future: Super Cell London
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Mirceau Popescu
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
Bitcoin Foundation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
Taxation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty
Mirceau Popescu pens the Bitcoin Declaration of Sovereignty. Posted November 8th, 2014.
Michael Goldstein
Back to top ↑Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares
Meditations on Cypherpunk Nightmares. Posted December 24, 2014.
Joshuah Bearman
Back to top ↑The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1
The Untold Story of Silk Road, Part 1. Posted April 28, 2015.
CatoInstitute
Back to top ↑Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard
Ten Things Every Economist Should Know about the Gold Standard. Posted June 4, 2015.
OB1
Back to top ↑Scaling Bitcoin
Scaling Bitcoin. Posted September 15, 2015.
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment
Back to top ↑The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment
The resolution of the Bitcoin experiment. Posted January 14, 2016.
Jordan Greenhall
Back to top ↑Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.
Lets get this straight, Bitcoin is an experiment in self-organizing collective intelligence.. Posted February 16, 2016.
Proof of Stake
Back to top ↑Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general
Problem with Proof of Stake and βcoin votingβ in general. Posted May 9, 2016.
Aaron Toponce
Back to top ↑The Physics of Brute Force
The Physics of Brute Force. Posted June 19, 2016.
rustyrussell
Back to top ↑Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage
Rustyβs Remarkable Unreliable Guide to Bitcoin Storage. Posted June 25, 2016.
Konrad Graf
Back to top ↑Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection
Block Size Political Economy Follow-Up 1: Software Choice, Market Differentiation, and Term Selection. Posted July 8, 2016.
continuations
Back to top ↑Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation
Crypto Tokens and the Coming Age of Protocol Innovation. Posted July 28, 2016.
usv
Back to top ↑Fat Protocols
Fat Protocols. Posted August 8, 2016.
KathleenB
Back to top ↑The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder
The Myth of the Irrational Token Holder. Posted February 20, 2017.
MAYBE
Back to top ↑A stock market crash is inevitable
A stock market crash is inevitable. Posted March 13, 2017.
Blocksize
Back to top ↑The great Bitcoin blocksize debate as an ideological battle
Peter Surda outlines the two tribes of the Bitcoin blocksize debate. Posted March 21, 2017.
Alex Berge
Back to top ↑The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
Jevons Paradox
Back to top ↑The Lightning Paradox
Alex Berge makes the case that Lightning Network will eventually lead to MORE mining revenue. Posted March 21, 2017.
vorhees
Back to top ↑Thoughts on SegWit2MB
Thoughts on SegWit2MB. Posted April 2, 2017.
Balaji S. Srinivasan
Back to top ↑Thoughts on Tokens
Thoughts on Tokens. Posted May 27, 2017.
Chris Dixon
Back to top ↑Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design
Crypto Tokens: A Breakthrough in Open Network Design. Posted June 1, 2017.
William Mougayar
Back to top ↑Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value
Tokenomics β A Business Guide to Token Usage, Utility and Value. Posted June 10, 2017.
Valentin Schmid
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Money
Bitcoin Is Money. Posted June 21, 2017.
The Pirate Who Can't Be Named
Back to top ↑My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts
My Thoughts On YourΒ Thoughts. Posted June 28, 2017.
Mohit Mamoria
Back to top ↑WTF is The Blockchain?
WTF is The Blockchain?. Posted June 28, 2017.
Aleksandr Bulkin
Back to top ↑Platform currencies may soon be obsolete
Platform currencies may soon be obsolete. Posted July 11, 2017.
David A. Harding
Back to top ↑Against the Minimum Majority Measure
Against the Minimum Majority Measure. Posted July 28, 2017.
Ryan Zurrer
Back to top ↑Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks
Keepers β Workers that Maintain Blockchain Networks. Posted August 5, 2017.
Juice
Back to top ↑An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money
An Inquiry Into John Nashβs Proposal For Ideal Money. Posted August 9, 2017.
Fred Ehrsam
Back to top ↑Funding the Evolution of Blockchains
Funding the Evolution of Blockchains. Posted August 24, 2017.
Cryptoeconomics
Back to top ↑The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics
The Blockchain Economy: A beginnerβs guide to institutional cryptoeconomics. Posted September 27, 2017.
woonomic
Back to top ↑Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles
Introducing NVT Ratio (Bitcoinβs PE Ratio), use it to detect bubbles. Posted October 5, 2017.
Radar Relay
Back to top ↑Networked Liquidity
Networked Liquidity. Posted October 7, 2017.
BlockChannel
Back to top ↑A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications
A Crash Course in Mechanism Design for Cryptoeconomic Applications. Posted October 17, 2017.
James Kilroe
Back to top ↑Velocity ofΒ Tokens
Velocity ofΒ Tokens. Posted October 31, 2017.
Josh Stark
Back to top ↑Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ
Making Sense of βCryptoeconomicsβ. Posted November 16, 2017.
Vlad Zamfir
Back to top ↑Against on-chain governance
Against on-chain governance. Posted December 1, 2017.
Eden Dhaliwal
Back to top ↑Why Token Velocity Matters
Why Token Velocity Matters. Posted December 5, 2017.
Elad Gil
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Network Effects
Bitcoin Network Effects. Posted December 11, 2017.
CY17 Q4
Back to top ↑Thatβs not Bitcoin, thatβs BCash
Stop and Decrypt takes a critical look at the Bitcoin Cash community and how the branding is misleading on purpose. Posted December 21, 2017.
Samuel Falkon
Back to top ↑The Story of the DAO
The Story of the DAO. Posted December 24, 2017.
Trace Mayer
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Mayer Multiple
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Financial Indicatior
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Trading
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Mayer Multiple
Trace Mayer describes the Mayer Multiple, a way to look at Bitcoin price multiples. Unsure on post date.
Larry White
Back to top ↑How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Scarce
Back to top ↑How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Electronic Gold
Back to top ↑How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Price Elasticity
Back to top ↑How a Bitcoin System is Like and Unlike a Gold Standard
Larry White describes similarities between a Gold and Bitcoin standard. Posted Januaey 11, 2018.
Planning
Back to top ↑My Plan for Hyperbitcoinization
Elaine lays out her plan for hyperbitcoinization. Lookout Captain Kirk! Posted January 13, 2018.
Naasim Nicholas Taleb
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
Hedge
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - It may fail but we now know how to do it
Nassim Nicholas Taleb shares the forward he wrote for the Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous. Posted January 22, 2018.
Grisha Trubetskoy
Back to top ↑Blockchain Proof-of-Work Is a Decentralized Clock
Grisha Trubetskoy explains how a PoW blockchain is a clock. Posted January 23, 2018.
Clock
Back to top ↑Blockchain Proof-of-Work Is a Decentralized Clock
Grisha Trubetskoy explains how a PoW blockchain is a clock. Posted January 23, 2018.
Decentralized Time
Back to top ↑Blockchain Proof-of-Work Is a Decentralized Clock
Grisha Trubetskoy explains how a PoW blockchain is a clock. Posted January 23, 2018.
Ethics
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Surveillance: an Ahistoric Market Error
Beautyon calls out the emergence of surveillance tools being developed for the Bitcoin network. Posted January 30, 2018.
Ber Kessels
Back to top ↑Bitcoin turning into a multi layered system is the most interesting thing in crypto in 2018
Ber Kessels shares his opinion and excitement about Lightning network.
Transaction Costs
Back to top ↑Batching Mental Transaction Costs
Batching Mental Transaction Costs. Posted March 2, 2018.
George Kikvadze
Back to top ↑Seven Myths of Bitcoin
George Kikvadze kills some common FUD. Posted March 2, 2018.
Myths
Back to top ↑Seven Myths of Bitcoin
George Kikvadze kills some common FUD. Posted March 2, 2018.
Essential Reading
Back to top ↑The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Asymmetric Bets
Back to top ↑The Bullish Case for Bitcoin
Posted March 2, 2018 by Vijay Boyapati. Essential reading for anyone interested in Bitcoin.
Peter McCormack
Back to top ↑An Open Letter to Banks about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies
In classic Peter McCormack style, he addresses bankers on the state of the market and lobbies for change. Posted March 4, 2018.
Shaan Ray
Back to top ↑How Blockchains Will Enable Privacy
Shaan Ray describes a private future enabled by blockchain. Posted March 3, 2018.
Sylvain 'ArtPlay' Ribes
Back to top ↑Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague
Chasing fake volume: a crypto-plague. Posted March 10, 2018.
Tobias Huber
Back to top ↑Are Bitcoin Bubbles Predictable?
Tobias Huber lays out a basic model for predicting bitcoin price bubbles. Posted March 16, 2018.
PoS
Back to top ↑Proof-of-Stake & the Wrong Engineering Mindset
Hugo Nguyen explains why PoS is flawed. Posted March 18,2018.
Monetary History
Back to top ↑The many traditions of non-governmental money (part i)
Nick Szabo examines the traditions and history of non-governmental money. Posted March 23, 2018.
Mining Centralization
Back to top ↑Mining Centralization Scenarios
Jimmy Song shares his thoughts on mining centralization and how game theory plays into the many scenarios. Posted April 10, 2018.
Fraud Proofs
Back to top ↑Meditations on Fraud Proofs
Paul Sztorc explains the ins and outs of Fraud proofs. Fraud Proofs address the problem of learning that a Bitcoin header is invalid (despite it being PoW va...
janey
Back to top ↑The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries
The Key to Bitcoin Adoption in Developing Countries. Posted April 21, 2018.
Shitcoins
Back to top ↑ Back to top ↑Poverty
Back to top ↑ Back to top ↑John Backus
Back to top ↑Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing
Fat protocols arenβt new: What blockchain can learn from p2p file sharing. Posted May 29, 2018.
Invalid Blocks
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
Segwit
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply
Stop and Decrypt lays out the case for full nodes being the backbone of the Bitcoin network and miners simply provide blocks. Posted June 1, 2018.
CY18 M6
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the βcβ of Money
Beautyon explores Bitcoin as a monetary standard. Posted June 13, 2018.
Standards
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the βcβ of Money
Beautyon explores Bitcoin as a monetary standard. Posted June 13, 2018.
Willem Van Den Bergh
Back to top ↑On Schelling points, network effects and Lindy: Inherent properties of communication
Willem Van Den Bergh explains why schelling point, network effects, and Lindy effects make Bitcoin so strong. Posted June 29, 2018.
Jaoquin Roibal
Back to top ↑Coin Days Destroyed
Jaoquin Roibal takes to stackexchange to answer. Posted June 20, 2019.
StopAndDecrypt
Back to top ↑ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword
ASIC Resistance is Nothing but a Blockchain Buzzword. Posted August 5, 2018.
Journalists
Back to top ↑Media Coverage of Bitcoin Is Still a Total Disaster
Nic Carter looks at the current state of media coverage for Bitcoin and outlines what they are getting wrong. Posted August 11, 2018.
https://x.com/Melt_Dem
Back to top ↑Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X
Meltem Demirors (@Melt_Dem) on X. Posted August 19, 2018.
Dan McArdle
Back to top ↑The Store of Value Thesis
Qiao Wang and Dan McArdle explore their cryptoasset Store of Value Thesis. Posted August 19, 2018.
Jordan McKinney
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential
Bitcoin Security: a Negative Exponential. Posted August 29, 2018.
matteoleibowitz
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death
Bitcoin: Disinflating to Death. Posted August 30, 2018.
Christopher Bendiknsen
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Analyst Brain: A Primer
A look into the psyche of a Bitcoin analyst from Christopher Bendiksen. Posted September 22, 2018.
Laura Davidson
Back to top ↑Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin, the Regression Theorem, and the Emergence of a New Medium of Exchange. Posted September 28, 2018.
Matteo Leibowitz
Back to top ↑Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM)
Introducing: Fee Ratio Multiple (FRM). Posted October 1, 2018.
Erik Torenberg
Back to top ↑Money Crypto vs. Tech Crypto
An examination at the changing narrative around βcryptoβ. Erik Torenberg defines two camps in the space that are here to stay. Posted October 1, 2018
Block Time
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Galactic
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Signal Latency
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Transaction Speed
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Interplanetary Frontier
Clark Moody explores Bitcoin and space, how it would function in multiplanetary economics. Posted October 2, 2018.
Awe and Wonder
Back to top ↑Introducing β¦ The Bitcoin βMVRV Zβ Metric That Predicts Market Tops with 90%+ Accuracy
Awe and Wonder shares a new valuation metric for Bitcoin called MVRV Z, which is an expansion on MVRV . Posted October 9, 2018.
Haseeb Qureshi
Back to top ↑Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?
Why isnβt Bitcoin banned everywhere?. Posted October 16, 2018.
Leadership
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
Decentralizatiuon
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Existential Crisis
By Nic Carter, posted October 31, 2018
William Smith
Back to top ↑Cryptic History: The Cypherpunks
A brief look at cypherpunks and Nakamoto by William Smith, posted November 19, 2018
Coinmetrics Team
Back to top ↑Introducing Realized Capital
A look at realized capital by the Coinmetrics Team, Posted December 14, 2018
David Lawant
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup
Why Bitcoin Is Not a Startup. Posted December 22, 2018.
Simon Morris
Back to top ↑Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox
Intent, Complexity and the Governance Paradox. Posted January 5, 2019.
Selectorate of Money
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
The Selectorate
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin Valuable?
Taylor explains why Bitcoin is valuable.
Hodling
Back to top ↑How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Metric
Back to top ↑How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Liveliness
Back to top ↑How profitable was HODLing?
Tamas Blummer explains the concept of LIveliness. Posted January 10, 2019.
Assurances
Back to top ↑Unpacking Bitcoinβs Assurances
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OβΏiWan
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Bailouts
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is better money
OβΏiWan explains why Bitcoin is better money in a fantastic tweetstorm. Posted January 18, 2019.
Schnorr
Back to top ↑Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
MAST
Back to top ↑Taproot Is Coming: What It Is, and How It Will Benefit Bitcoin
Aaron van Wirdum covers scmart contract and privacy benefits of Taproot. posted January 24, 2019.
Forking
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Culture Wars: What Doesnβt Kill You Only Makes you Stronger
Brandon Quittem shares details on Bitcoinβs governance model. Posted January 28, 2019.
Cryptosovereignty
Back to top ↑Cryptosovereignty
Erik layβs out the framework for a future based on crypto rather than manβs subjective views. Posted February 3, 2019.
David Nage
Back to top ↑Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Institutional Investors
Back to top ↑Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Investors
Back to top ↑Demystifying Blockchain Not Bitcoin
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Human Right
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Cash
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Cashless
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Digital Payments
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a hedge against the cashless society
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Financial Indicator
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Timing
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Charting
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Delta Capitalization
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Subsidy
Back to top ↑Security Budget in the Long Run
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51 percent attack
Back to top ↑Security Budget in the Long Run
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Block Subsify
Back to top ↑Security Budget in the Long Run
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Securtity Budget
Back to top ↑Security Budget in the Long Run
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Patrick Dugan
Back to top ↑Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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Rehypothecation
Back to top ↑Rehypothecation: BTCβs path to becoming king of collateral
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Saifedean Ammous
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Power and Money
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War
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Power and Money
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Indicators
Back to top ↑A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Saving
Back to top ↑A Primer on Bitcoin Investor Sentiment and Changes in Saving Behavior
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Human Action
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Incentive System or When The Stars Align
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Herd
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Herd Immunity
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Herd Immunity
Elaine Ou describes Bitcoinβs network effect and herd immunity.
Crypto Governance
Back to top ↑Crypto Governance: The Startup vs. Nation-State Approach
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Bitcoin Governance
Back to top ↑Crypto Governance: The Startup vs. Nation-State Approach
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Timestamp
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Timestamp Security
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Timestamp Security
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Ryan Radloff
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Branding
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Personal Finance
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Has a Branding Problem - Itβs Evolution, Not Revolution
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Eric Wall
Back to top ↑Privacy and Cryptocurrency, Part I: How Private is Bitcoin?
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Pseudonymous
Back to top ↑Privacy and Cryptocurrency, Part I: How Private is Bitcoin?
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Lightning Network Reference Rate
Back to top ↑The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
L2 Fees
Back to top ↑The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Routing
Back to top ↑The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Channels
Back to top ↑The Lightning Network Reference Rate
Part 4 of 4 in Nik Bhatiaβs piece defining and laying out proposed guidelines for measuring Lightning Network fees. Posted March 11, 2019.
Aleks Svetski
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin Matters
Posted March 15, 2019 by Aleks Svetski, this article explains why Bitcoin matters.
Timechain
Back to top ↑Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
Measurment
Back to top ↑Measuring Time with chain of blocks
Tamas Blummer examines block height as a means of telling time.
nopara73
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Development: Mental Models
Bitcoin Development: Mental Models. Posted March 19, 2019.
Kay Kurokawa
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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Cult
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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Philisophy
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is a Cult, Fiat Is a Religion
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grubles
Back to top ↑Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions
Completely Offline Bitcoin Transactions. Posted March 20, 2019.
Fundamental Analysis
Back to top ↑Modeling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcity
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ElSeidy
Back to top ↑On Bitcoinβs Academic Lineage
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Nicolas Dorier
Back to top ↑The Ethics of Money and Bitcoin
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Travis Kling
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: An insurance policy against the largest monetary and fiscal policy experiment in human history
Weβre in a transformational time which calls for new financial models. Enter Bitcoin. Travis lays out a case for holding Bitcoin. Posted April 1, 2019.
Wences Cesares
Back to top ↑The case for a small allocation to Bitcoin
Wences Cesares makes the case for why an allocation of your portfolio must be Bitcoin. Posted April 11, 2019
Yuriy Anosov
Back to top ↑EUR drawdown effect on BTC
EUR drawdown effect on BTC. Posted April 9, 2019.
Banks
Back to top ↑How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
Proof of Reserves
Back to top ↑How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
Lending
Back to top ↑How to scale Bitcoin (without changing aΒ thing)
Nic lays out a future where Bitcoin banks earn their keep. Posted April, 14 2019.
Jared
Back to top ↑The Race to Acquire One Bitcoin: Timeβs Running Out
Jared explains why now is the time to acquire because it wonβt get any easier.
Tahas Blummer
Back to top ↑How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer discusses soft fork mechanics. Posted April 17, 2019.
Joseph Dallago
Back to top ↑An open letter on scaling bitcoin
Joseph Dallago replies to Nic Carterβs piece on scaling Bitcoin. Posted April 22, 2019.
Kyle Torpey
Back to top ↑This Key Part Of Bitcoinβs History Is What Separates It From Competitors
Kyle Torpey reminds us of Bitcoin history and why itβs so different from the competition. Posted April 23, 2019.
Renato Shirakashi
Back to top ↑Introducing SOPR: spent outputs to predict bitcoin lows and tops
Renato Shirakashi introduces SOPR, which is a new oscillating indicator that signals when major supply changes occur. Posted April 25, 2019.
Models
Back to top ↑Introducing SOPR: spent outputs to predict bitcoin lows and tops
Renato Shirakashi introduces SOPR, which is a new oscillating indicator that signals when major supply changes occur. Posted April 25, 2019.
SOPR
Back to top ↑Introducing SOPR: spent outputs to predict bitcoin lows and tops
Renato Shirakashi introduces SOPR, which is a new oscillating indicator that signals when major supply changes occur. Posted April 25, 2019.
Valentin
Back to top ↑BTC Long/Short MVRV difference indicates an end of the bear cycle
Valentin expands on the MVRV ratio and adds insight to the data that indicates an end to the bear market. Posted May 7, 2019.
Miguel Cuneta
Back to top ↑Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin
Ten Mental Models Required To Understand Bitcoin. Posted May 8, 2019.
Eric Olszewski
Back to top ↑No, You Canβt Just βRollback Bitcoinβ
The reorg FUD is real and Eric Olszewski sets the record straight. Posted May 9, 2019.
Fernando Nieto
Back to top ↑51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Re-org
Back to top ↑51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Rollback
Back to top ↑51% attack - apparently very easy? refering to CZβs βrollback btc chainβ - How to make sure such corruptible scenario can never happen so easily?
Great discussion regarding 51% attack and reorg. Comments from Peter Wuille, Gregory Maxwell, and Fernando Nieto. Posted May 11, 2019.
Sourabh
Back to top ↑Differentiating Against Bitcoin
Sourabh lays describes why differentiating against Bitcoin is really hard. Posted May 11, 2019.
Deniz ΓzgΓΌr
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrencies & Their Effects On Monetary Policy
Deniz ΓzgΓΌr shares a report that lays out crypto from start to finish. Posted May 14, 2019.
Merwane DraΓ―
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the worst enemy of communism and dictatorship
A short essay from Merwane DraΓ― on the power of Bitcoin over the state. Posted May 18, 2019.
Permabull Nino
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: an Accounting Revolution
Permabull Nino explains why cryptocurrencies are fundamentally valuable from the absolute first principles.
John Carvalho
Back to top ↑Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay
Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and Thatβs Okay. Posted May 21, 2019.
Anthony Lusardu
Back to top ↑Understanding (and Mitigating) Re-Orgs
Anthony Lusardi explains re-orgs in simple terms. Posted May 21, 2019.
Re-Org
Back to top ↑Understanding (and Mitigating) Re-Orgs
Anthony Lusardi explains re-orgs in simple terms. Posted May 21, 2019.
Crypto Voices
Back to top ↑Crypto Voices 2019 Q1 Global Monetary Base
Crypto Voices publishes their quarterly look at the Global Monetary Base. Posted May 22, 2019.
Report
Back to top ↑Crypto Voices 2019 Q1 Global Monetary Base
Crypto Voices publishes their quarterly look at the Global Monetary Base. Posted May 22, 2019.
Douglas French
Back to top ↑The World Is Growing Tired of Government-Controlled Fiat Currencies
Austrian economist, Douglas French, discusses the peopleβs desire to get out of fiat and governments trying to keep their power. Posted May 23, 2019.
Anthony Elia
Back to top ↑Golds Best Use Case Is Bitcoin
Anthony Elia discusses the gold industryβs attempt at spreading FUD and why Bitcoin is here to stay.
Neil Woodfine
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Bitcoin Culture
Neil Woodfine cranks out a noteworthy tweetstorm that disects Bitcoin culture. Posted May 24, 2019.
Mining Difficulty
Back to top ↑Hedging mining difficulty
Tamas Blummer
Timeline
Back to top ↑How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Fiat Peg
Back to top ↑How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Digital Currency
Back to top ↑How Fiat Could Fall and Bitcoin Could Soar
Taylor Pearson makes the case for Bitcoin to rise and fiat crumble. Posted May 28, 2019.
Richard Myers
Back to top ↑Decentralizing Bitcoinβs Last Mile With Mobile Mesh Networks
Richard Myers explains the power of mobile mesh networks and how to further decentralize the Bitcoin network. Posted May 29, 2019.
CU19 Q2
Back to top ↑Decentralizing Bitcoinβs Last Mile With Mobile Mesh Networks
Richard Myers explains the power of mobile mesh networks and how to further decentralize the Bitcoin network. Posted May 29, 2019.
Mesh Networks
Back to top ↑Decentralizing Bitcoinβs Last Mile With Mobile Mesh Networks
Richard Myers explains the power of mobile mesh networks and how to further decentralize the Bitcoin network. Posted May 29, 2019.
Humanity
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin rescues the human
Conner Brown shares a brief tweetstorm on Bitcoin rescuing humanity from itself. Posted June 3, 2019.
Off-Chain Transactions
Back to top ↑Statechains: Non-custodial Off-chain Bitcoin Transfer
Ruben Somsen lays out his proposal for statechains, a novel way to transfer Bitcoin off-chain. Posted June 4, 2019.
Statechains
Back to top ↑Statechains: Non-custodial Off-chain Bitcoin Transfer
Ruben Somsen lays out his proposal for statechains, a novel way to transfer Bitcoin off-chain. Posted June 4, 2019.
dk_bitcoin
Back to top ↑The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin
The Dangers of Getting into Bitcoin. Posted June 4, 2019.
Adamant Capital
Back to top ↑A Note on the Bitcoin Rally
A Note on the Bitcoin Rally. Posted June 5, 2019.
Tradeoffs
Back to top ↑Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
Monetary Police
Back to top ↑Bitcoin bites the bullet
Nic Carter reviews some tradeoffs and how Bitcoin doesnβt take the easy road. Posted June 19, 2019.
Reginald Smith
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Average Dormancy
David Puell and Reginald Smith explore dormancy as a metric of Bitcoinβs long-term economic health. Posted June 20, 2019.
Default Keynesians
Back to top ↑Weβre All Default Keynesians Now, and How Bitcoin is Changing That
Brady Swenson pens a term that describes all of us, pre Bitcoin, default keynesians. Posted June 21, 2019.
Secure
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is Secure Money
JW Weatherman makes the case for Bitcoin as a secure money in this brief tweetstorm. Posted June 29, 2019.
Off-Chain Analysis
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
MVRV
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Financial Journal
A comprehensive collection of on and off chain indicators and valuation models for Bitcoin.
Caitlin Long
Back to top ↑Bitcoin, The Dollar And Facebookβs Cryptocurrency
Caitlin Long breaks it down in plain english, βtraditional financial markets may be more price-stable than Bitcoin short-term, but will periodically face sys...
Georgios Konstantopoulos
Back to top ↑Tweetsorm: SIDECHAINS ARE NOT LAYER 2
Georgios Konstantopoulos shares a much needed tweetstorm where he describes the difference between sidechains and L2. Posted July 4, 2019.
Jake Chervinsky
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Founders and Cryptocurrency
Jake Chervinsky shares his thoughts on what our founders would thijnk of cryptocurrency. Posted July 4, 2019.
Ben Prentice
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Inflation is Cruel
Ben Prentice lays out a fire tweetstorm putting inflation on blast. Posted July 6, 2019.
Peter Van Valkenburgh
Back to top ↑The differences between Bitcoin and Libra should matter to policymakers
Peter Van Valkenburgh draws a line in the sand between Libra and Bitcoin. Posted July 8, 2019.
Matt Walsh
Back to top ↑Tweet: The Times They are a Changing
Matt Walsh posts a chart that details the timeline of Bitcoin opion with bankers. Posted July 11, 2019.
Adam Paul Moore
Back to top ↑Why God Loves Bitcoin
Adam Paul Moore makes the case for Bitcoinβs morality. Posted July 12, 2019.
Mircea Popescu
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Recapitulation
Mircea Popescu tells us about Bitcoinβs smallest unit, the satoshi. Posted July 15, 2019.
Recapitulation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Recapitulation
Mircea Popescu tells us about Bitcoinβs smallest unit, the satoshi. Posted July 15, 2019.
Dr. C
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and Energy Consumption - Rebuttal
Dr. C lays out rebuttals to several Bitcoin energy consumption arguments. Posted July 16, 2019.
Angela Walch
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Why People Think Bitcoin Miners Are Not Intermediaries
Angela Walch works through a thought experiment as she explores why people thinks people think Bitcoin miners are not intermediaries.
On-Chain Settlement
Back to top ↑Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Ledger Value
Back to top ↑Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
ASsurances
Back to top ↑Itβs the settlement assurances, stupid
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the fastest cryptocurrency when using settlement as the core metric. Posted July 22, 2019.
Brandon Arvanaghi
Back to top ↑Breaking Down the Bitcoin Lightning Network: eltoo
Brandon Arvanaghi dives into an update to the Lightning Network via proposed updates in eltoo. Posted July 25, 2019
Jeff Dorman
Back to top ↑Every Investment is Speculation - Move on
Jeff Dorman debunks fud on Bitcoin investment and speculation. Posted July 29, 2019.
Validate
Back to top ↑We Need Bitcoin Full Nodes. Economic Ones.
Stadicus makes the case for more full nodes. Posted August 1, 2019.
Don't Trust, Verify
Back to top ↑We Need Bitcoin Full Nodes. Economic Ones.
Stadicus makes the case for more full nodes. Posted August 1, 2019.
Science
Back to top ↑Proof of Life
Gigi makes the case for Bitcoin being a living organism. Posted August 7, 2019.
The Bitcoin Observer
Back to top ↑Projection and Throwness
The Bitcoin Observer describes an overlooked advantage that Bitcoin has over traditional forms of commodity money. Posted August 11, 2019.
Safety
Back to top ↑Shallow Safety vs. Deep Safety
Nick Szabo breaks down the difference between deep and shallow safety. Posted August 17, 2019.
Startup Advice
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Did The Things That Didnβt Scale Initially, Which Is Why It Remains The King Today
Anthony Pompliano draws comparisons between Bitcoinβs early days and advice to startups from Paul Graham. Posted August 19, 2019.
Paul Graham
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Did The Things That Didnβt Scale Initially, Which Is Why It Remains The King Today
Anthony Pompliano draws comparisons between Bitcoinβs early days and advice to startups from Paul Graham. Posted August 19, 2019.
Jesse Lawler
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin/Government Battle is Vaporware
Jesse Lawler explains why the Government will not be able to take down Bitcoin. Posted August 21, 2019.
Carl Menger
Back to top ↑Applying Carl Menger to the Monetization of Bitcoin
Rollo McFloogle the relationship between principles from Carl Menger and Bitcoin. Posted August 25, 2019.
Theology
Back to top ↑The Theological Conquest of Money
Erik Cason explores the messianic creation of Bitcoin as our hope to end the tyranny of central banking. Posted August 26, 2019.
Ben Davenport
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Positive Feedback Loops
Ben Davenport diagrams the multiple Bitcoin positive feedback loops. Posted August 28, 2019.
Rekt Capital
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Halving
Bitcoin Halving. Posted September 6, 2019.
Values
Back to top ↑A most peaceful revolution
Nic Carter explains why Bitcoin is the revolution we have been waiting for. Posted September 7, 2019.
Network Health
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: 21 Charts
Hans Hauge shares 21 charts that paint a wonderful picture on the state of Bitcoin. Posted September 10, 2019.
Cy19 Q3
Back to top ↑Floor on Bitcoinβs risk less interest rate
Tamas Blummer makes the case for a floor on Bitcoin riskless interest rates. Posted September 11, 2019.
Etymology
Back to top ↑The Encrypted Meaning of Crypto
Erik Cason
On-Boarding
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: How do you know itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin now?
Hasu makes the case on why itβs not too late to buy Bitcoin. Posted September 12, 2019.
Bitcoin in Space
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Hash Horizon
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
Hash War
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy
Dhruv Bansal explores the idea of Bitcoin in a future where humans are multiplanetary. Posted September 13, 2019.
indicator
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs power oscillator
Harold Christopher Burger introduces the Bitcoin power oscillator. Posted September 20, 2019.
Bitcoin's Power Oscillator
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs power oscillator
Harold Christopher Burger introduces the Bitcoin power oscillator. Posted September 20, 2019.
Variance
Back to top ↑A Note On Variance in Bitcoin Mining
Christopher Bendiksen explains variance in Bitcoin mining and what it means in relation to the recent VERY temporary drop in hashrate. Posted September 25, 2...
Lightning Service Providers
Back to top ↑Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
LSP
Back to top ↑Envisioning LSPs in the Lightning Economy
Roy Sheinfeld shares a vision of a Lightning enabled future and what Lightning Service Providers might look like. Posted Septemeber 25, 2019.
Intermediaries
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Weβve Built Intermediaries
Meltem Demirors shares her opinion on whatβs being built, and why we should rethink things. Posted September 27, 2019.
Consumers
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On making Bitcoin easier
Small tweetstorm from Beautyon regarding making Bitcoin easier. Posted October 1, 2019.
Ben kaufman
Back to top ↑The Monetary Case for Bitcoin
Ben Kaufman makes the case for Bitcoin as a monetary system. Posted October 5, 2019.
Criticisms
Back to top ↑Crypto without Criticisms
Erik Cason explains how semantics matter and how we can build a better future with crypto. Posted October 7, 2019.
Tim Draper
Back to top ↑The Startup Government
Tim Draper looks at how Bitcoin and other technologies will shape our future. Posted October 10, 2019.
Security Budget
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Mining Fees and Storage Costs
Tamas makes the case for miners requiring certain fee threshold in order to include transactions in their blocks. Posted October 14, 2019.
Gresham's Law
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is for Stackers
Elaine shares why Bitcoin is growing slowly, namely Greshamβs Law. Posted October 17, 2019.
James Todaro
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: 5 Insanely Bullish Charts for Bitcoin
James Todaro shares a couple charts that show a bullish case for Bitcoin. Posted September 20, 2019.
Maximilian Fiege
Back to top ↑A Fossil Fuel Future for Bitcoin Mining
Maximilian Fiege explores the future of Bitcoin mining. Posted October 22, 2019.
CY19 M10
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Matrix
Meltem gets us questioning if weβve actually taken the βred pillβ. Posted October 25, 2019.
Deflationary Spirals
Back to top ↑Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
The Bitcoin Times
Back to top ↑Stop Calling Bitcoin Deflationary.
Conner Brown makes the case for Bitcoins monetary policy as being programmed rather than deflationary. Posted October 29, 2019.
Fantasy
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Plot Twist
Oleg shares a short plot twist. Posted October 29, 2019.
Circularity
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
Disciplines
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
Rabbit Hole
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
Reflection
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Circularity
Gigi goes cosmic in this epic tweetstorm about Bitcoin and the self. Posted October 30, 2019.
Andrew Chow
Back to top ↑Why does hashing public keys not actually provide any quantum resistance?
Andrew Chow explains how and why public key quantum resistance is not something to worry about. Posted October 16, 2019.
Quantum Resistance
Back to top ↑Why does hashing public keys not actually provide any quantum resistance?
Andrew Chow explains how and why public key quantum resistance is not something to worry about. Posted October 16, 2019.
HasedEntropy
Back to top ↑What Hath Satoshi Wrought
Hashed Entropy shares the first in a future series of short stories. Posted November 2, 2019.
Dennis Reimann
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Oxhearding
Dennis Reimann applies the 10 Buddhist Oxhearding principles to Bitcoin. Posted November 4, 2019.
Buddhism
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Oxhearding
Dennis Reimann applies the 10 Buddhist Oxhearding principles to Bitcoin. Posted November 4, 2019.
Bitcoin Religion
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Oxhearding
Dennis Reimann applies the 10 Buddhist Oxhearding principles to Bitcoin. Posted November 4, 2019.
zen βΏ
Back to top ↑Bitcoin, life, and time.
zen βΏ shares a quick read on time a scarcity. Posted November 5, 2019.
Tyranny
Back to top ↑In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
China
Back to top ↑In China, Itβs Blockchain and Tyranny vs Bitcoin and Freedom
Alex Gladstein makes the draws a line of distinction betweetn blockchain and Bitcoin. Posted November 5, 2019.
Bitcoin Minimialist Philosophy
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
Minimalism
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin is a minimalist philosophy
Dan Held and Conner Brown share a tweetstorm of thoughts about Bitcoin Minimalist Philosophy. Posted November 5, 2019.
David Morris
Back to top ↑Johannes Trithemius, Archmage of Secrets
David Morris shares the story of the first known cryptographer. Posted November 6, 2019.
Treasuries
Back to top ↑The Triumvirate of Liquidity
Nik Bhatia explains how Bitcoin is both digital gold and digital Treasuries, and has all the makings of the worldβs next risk-free asset. Posted November 6, ...
Reformation
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
Bitcoin Thesis
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
Protestant Reformation
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: The Bitcoin Reformation
Tuur Demeester summarizes his thesis about the parallels betweet the Protestant Reformation and the current Bitcoin environment. Posted November 7, 2019.
Macroeconomics
Back to top ↑An Open Letter to Ray Dalio re: Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove addresses macro investing legend, Ray Dalio, regarding his position on Bitcoin. Posted November 8, 2019.
Banning
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Cannot be Banned
Parker Lewis explains why Bitcoin cannot be banned. Posted November 8, 2019
Investment Thesis
Back to top ↑The Sovereign Individual Investment Thesis
Phil Bonello lays out an investment thesis based on principles in the Sovereign Individual. Posted November 12, 2019.
Sovereign Individual
Back to top ↑The Sovereign Individual Investment Thesis
Phil Bonello lays out an investment thesis based on principles in the Sovereign Individual. Posted November 12, 2019.
On-Chain
Back to top ↑Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
Market Cycles
Back to top ↑Dissecting Bitcoinβs Unrealised OnβChain Profit/Loss
Rafael Schultze-Kraft and the Glassnode team released an interesting look at some new Bitcoin indicators. Posted November 13, 2019.
Hashed Entropy
Back to top ↑The Last Mortal Man
Part 2 from Hased Entropyβs series of short stories. Posted November 13, 2019.
AMERICAN HODL
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
Warfare
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
Idea Warfare
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
Meme Warfare
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
Guerilla
Back to top ↑Tweet: Bitcoin is guerilla warfare
AMERICAN HODL calls it like it is. This is war. Posted November 13, 2019.
willywoo
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: How I explain Bitcoin to normiesβ¦
Willy Woo breaks down his approach to non-Bitcoiners. Posted November 17, 2019.
On-boarding
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: How I explain Bitcoin to normiesβ¦
Willy Woo breaks down his approach to non-Bitcoiners. Posted November 17, 2019.
Paxful
Back to top ↑Paxful is the Most Important Bitcoin Company You Arenβt Paying Attention to.
Matt Ahlborg shares how Paxful is delivering money services in places youβd never expect. Posted November 25, 2019.
International Money Transfers
Back to top ↑Paxful is the Most Important Bitcoin Company You Arenβt Paying Attention to.
Matt Ahlborg shares how Paxful is delivering money services in places youβd never expect. Posted November 25, 2019.
Infrastructure
Back to top ↑Immutability as a Service
Aleksander Svetski describes Bitcoin not as SaaS but as IaaS. Posted November 26, 2019.
Moneytary System
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Operating System
Aleksander Svetski makes the case for Bitcoin as a new monetary network, not a payments technology.
Predictive Analytics
Back to top ↑Debunking Bitcoinβs natural long-term power-law corridor of growth
Marcel Burger digs into the corridor of growth. Posted November 30, 2019
Sidechain
Back to top ↑Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
Reddit Post
Back to top ↑Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
Confidential Transactions
Back to top ↑Could Bitcoinβs privacy benefit from Litecoinβs EB MimbleWimble proposal?
Pieter Wuille shares his thoughts on confidential transactions in a Reddit post. Posted December 2, 2019.
LNP
Back to top ↑A Look at Innovation in Bitcoinβs Technology Stack
Lucas Nuzzi lays out a comprehensive view of the ever evolving Bitcoin technology stack. Posted December 3, 2019.
Hodl
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
Speculators
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
Missionaries
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Missionaries vs Wall Streetβs Mercenaries
Anthony Pompliano lays out the difference between Wall Street speculators and the Missionaries of Bitcoin. Posted December 3, 2019.
Recap
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: A Decade in Bitcoin
Lucas Nuzzi hammers out a recap of Bitcoinβs last decade. Posted December 5, 2019.
Illegal
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Trade off
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrency Is Most Useful for Breaking Laws and Social Constructs
Jill Carlson explains cryptocurrencyβs best use case. Posted December 10, 2019.
Technical Indicator
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Pricing Model
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Energy Value
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Energy-Value Equivalence
Charles Edwards shares his model called the energy-value equivalence. Posted December
Production
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Production Cost
Charles Edwards shares his model for Bitcoin valuation based on production cost. Posted December 13, 2019.
Belief
Back to top ↑The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Hereafter
Back to top ↑The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Prayer
Back to top ↑The Passion of The Believers
Hass McCook shares perspective about Bitcoin as a religion. Posted December 19, 2019.
Roadmap
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: A forward look at Bitcoin
John Newbery gives a glimpse of what to expect from Bitcoin. Posted December 21, 2019.
Nakamoto Consensus
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Randomness
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Chaos
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Eternal Struggle
Gigi explains Bitcoinβs thermodynamic properties
Rory Highside
Back to top ↑Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
POW
Back to top ↑Proof-of-Work, The Fundamental Laws of Physics And Nature
Rory Highside explains the thermodynamics behind PoW and Bitcoin. Posted December 25, 2019.
Fundraising
Back to top ↑Bitcoin As a Startup
Hass McCook lays out his thesis on how Bitcoin is evolving in stages much like a startup raises capital. Posted December 29, 2019
VC
Back to top ↑Bitcoin As a Startup
Hass McCook lays out his thesis on how Bitcoin is evolving in stages much like a startup raises capital. Posted December 29, 2019
Price Prediction
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs increasing price resistance uphill, short and long-term
Harold Christopher Burger shares his opinion on the decreasing gains for Bitcoin. Postec December 30, 2019.
Dictatorship
Back to top ↑How to Resist Censorship with Bitcoin
Elaine shares how to destroy financial censorship is simply by using Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020
Presentation
Back to top ↑How to Resist Censorship with Bitcoin
Elaine shares how to destroy financial censorship is simply by using Bitcoin. Posted January 4, 2020
Bitcoin Fixes This
Back to top ↑Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
Corruption
Back to top ↑Dear Libertarians: Bitcoin Fixes This
Rollo sounds off on Libertarians to get on board the Bitcoin train. Posted January 4, 2020.
Pascal HΓΌgli
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Primacy of the Digital World
Pascal HΓΌgli tells us of the growing inportance of the digital world, where digital bit become more important than physical atoms. Posted January 8, 2020.
Math
Back to top ↑Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Calculations
Back to top ↑Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Bitcoin Value
Back to top ↑Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Cost of Friction
Back to top ↑Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Justification
Back to top ↑Valuing BTC as a commodity
Acrual makes the case for $5m+ Bitcoin. Posted January 8, 2020.
Winning
Back to top ↑Bitcoin has already succeeded
Acrual posts why Bitcoin has already suceeded. Posted January 12, 2020.
Tipping Point
Back to top ↑Bitcoin has already succeeded
Acrual posts why Bitcoin has already suceeded. Posted January 12, 2020.
Magic Internet Money
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Weird
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Magic Internet Money
Rhythm goes over Bitcoinβs weird history and why he hopes it stays that way. Posted January 13, 2020.
Internet
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Decentralized
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Open Protocol
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Open
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: No one person runs the internet
Wiz talks about the internet and decentralization. Posted January 13, 2020.
Transmission
Back to top ↑Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
txCast
Back to top ↑Introducing txCast
6102 introduces a novel approach to broadcasting Bitcoin transactions in a private manner. Posted January 20, 2020.
Stephan Livera
Back to top ↑What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
Token Velocity
Back to top ↑What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
Salerno
Back to top ↑What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
Fisher Equation
Back to top ↑What Crypto Token Velocity Theorists Can Learn From Austrian Economics
Stephan Livera explains why crypto velocity theorists are getting it wrong and what they could learn from the Austrian School. Posted January 21, 2020.
Value Transportation
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is perfectly suited for value time travel
Acrual describes why Bitcoin is a great way to transfer value. Posted January 22. 2020.
Sovereign Currency
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Obsoletes All Other Money
Parker Lewis explains how and why Bitcoin will be the winner of the money wars. Posted January 24, 2020.
FF2K
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is good for your governmentβs treasury
FF2K puts it simply, Bitcoin is good for Government. Posted January 26, 2020.
Treasury
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is good for your governmentβs treasury
FF2K puts it simply, Bitcoin is good for Government. Posted January 26, 2020.
Building
Back to top ↑How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Response
Back to top ↑How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Move Slow
Back to top ↑How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Slow
Back to top ↑How Not To Critique Bitcoin
Conner Brown defends moving slow. Posted January 28, 2020.
Aaron Fiat Minimalist
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm Bitcoin as super-collateral
Aaron explores Bitcoin as the ultimate collateral in this short tweetstorm. Posted February 5, 2020.
Token
Back to top ↑Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Capital
Back to top ↑Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Distribution
Back to top ↑Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Cryptocurrency
Back to top ↑Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Rights
Back to top ↑Lessons from the uneven distribution of capital
Nic Carter digs into the distribution of capital around the globe and specifically how cryptocurrency challenges the legacy system. Posted February 8, 2020.
Race
Back to top ↑The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Allegory
Back to top ↑The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Fable
Back to top ↑The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Moral
Back to top ↑The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Teachings
Back to top ↑The Tortoise and The Hare
Marty expertly compares Bitcoin and Fiat to Aesopβs fable the Tortoise and the Hare. Posted February 10, 2020.
Elisabeth PrΓ©fontaine
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Securities
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Monetary Capital
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is Not a Security
Elisabeth shares an excerpt from a larger paper that explains why Bitcoin is not a security. Posted February 10, 2020.
Usability
Back to top ↑A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
Liquidity
Back to top ↑A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
Minimum ID
Back to top ↑A World Without Bitcoin
Alex Gladstein digs into a future without Bitcoin. Posted February 11, 2020.
Price Action
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Pump
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
Deflationary Crisis
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm The Pump
Brendan makes the case for a pump in price due to Bitcoinβs deflationary monetary policy. Posted February 11, 2020.
On-Chain Metrics
Back to top ↑Over 75 percent of Bitcoinβs OnβChain Volume Doesnβt Change Hands
Rafael Schultze-Kraft looks at volume on-chain and explains why he thinks Bitcoin is not changing hands. Posted February 13, 2020.
Volume
Back to top ↑Over 75 percent of Bitcoinβs OnβChain Volume Doesnβt Change Hands
Rafael Schultze-Kraft looks at volume on-chain and explains why he thinks Bitcoin is not changing hands. Posted February 13, 2020.
Speech
Back to top ↑The Nature of Bitcoin
Zane Pocock shares an overview of Bitcoin as he sees it. Posted February 13, 2020.
Observations
Back to top ↑Some conclusions after learning Bitcoin
acrual shares some learnings. Posted February 15, 2020.
Learning
Back to top ↑Some conclusions after learning Bitcoin
acrual shares some learnings. Posted February 15, 2020.
Experience
Back to top ↑Some conclusions after learning Bitcoin
acrual shares some learnings. Posted February 15, 2020.
Complex Market Hypothesis
Back to top ↑The Complex Market Hypothesis
In which I hypothesise that markets are subjective, uncertain, complex, stochastic, adaptive, fractal, reflexiveβ¦ β really any clever sounding adjective you ...
plasticman2011
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin so hard for most people to understand?
A random anonymous comment on a YouTube video sums up a struggle with getting Bitcoin. Posted February 17, 2020.
Anon
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin so hard for most people to understand?
A random anonymous comment on a YouTube video sums up a struggle with getting Bitcoin. Posted February 17, 2020.
Comment
Back to top ↑Why is Bitcoin so hard for most people to understand?
A random anonymous comment on a YouTube video sums up a struggle with getting Bitcoin. Posted February 17, 2020.
Forecast
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
Factors
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
Reason
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm My Bitcoin Forecast
Charles Edwards makes a forecast for the future of Bitcoin. Posted February 16, 2020.
Mining centralization
Back to top ↑No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
Mining Concentration
Back to top ↑No, Concentration Among Miners Isnβt Going to Break Bitcoin
Hasu digs into mining centralization. Posted February 20, 2020.
Jevon's Paradox
Back to top ↑The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
Fee Market
Back to top ↑The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
Scalability
Back to top ↑The fee market and Jevons Paradox
Marty takes us down a trail about Jevonβs Paradox and the inevitable fee market. Posted February 20, 2020.
51 Percent Attacks
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm On 51 percent Attacks from a Miner
Steve Barbour explains a basic funamental on mining and a 51% attack. Posted February 22, 2020.
Basics
Back to top ↑Ladies, Gentlemen, Welcome to Bitcoin Club, Here Are the Rules
Sylvain Saurel shares a fun read laying out the unspoken rules of Bitcoin modeled after the movie Fight Club. Posted February 27, 2020.
Mantra
Back to top ↑Ladies, Gentlemen, Welcome to Bitcoin Club, Here Are the Rules
Sylvain Saurel shares a fun read laying out the unspoken rules of Bitcoin modeled after the movie Fight Club. Posted February 27, 2020.
Habitats
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Habitats
Gigi lays out the three realms where Bitcoin exists. Posted March 1, 2020.
Survivial
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Habitats
Gigi lays out the three realms where Bitcoin exists. Posted March 1, 2020.
Cover Letter
Back to top ↑A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
Investment Advice
Back to top ↑A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
Consideration
Back to top ↑A Cover Letter to Ray Dalio
Hass McCook sends a cover letter to Ray Dalio regarding Robert Breedloveβs epic piece on Bitcoin. Posted February 26, 2020.
True Believers
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Price Will Always Be Too Expensive if You Donβt Believe in Its Revolution
Sylvain makes the case for Bitcoin as a revolution and how it rewards true believers. Posted March 1, 2020.
Cory Klippsten
Back to top ↑Ten Million Bitcoiners
Cory Klippsten makes the case for on-boarding the next 10million Bitcoiners. Posted February 21, 2020/
cY20 Q1
Back to top ↑Ten Million Bitcoiners
Cory Klippsten makes the case for on-boarding the next 10million Bitcoiners. Posted February 21, 2020/
Recruitment
Back to top ↑Ten Million Bitcoiners
Cory Klippsten makes the case for on-boarding the next 10million Bitcoiners. Posted February 21, 2020/
ADoption
Back to top ↑The Many Angles of Bitcoin Adoption
Phil Bonello explains whatβs enabling Bitcoin adoption. Posted February 12, 2020.
Prisoner's Delemma
Back to top ↑The Many Angles of Bitcoin Adoption
Phil Bonello explains whatβs enabling Bitcoin adoption. Posted February 12, 2020.
Ragnar Lifthrasir
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Adversarial Thinking
A tweetstorm on adversarial thinking and Bitcoin from Ragnar. Posted January 12, 2020
Adversarial Thinking
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Adversarial Thinking
A tweetstorm on adversarial thinking and Bitcoin from Ragnar. Posted January 12, 2020
Cheating
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Protocal Changes
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Games
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: On Cheating
A quick tweetstorm from Dhruv about cheating and Bitcoin. Posted March 3, 2020.
Waste
Back to top ↑So You Think Bitcoin Mining is Wasteful?
Daniel compares energy usage of Bitcoin and video games. Posted March 5, 2020.
Efficiency
Back to top ↑So You Think Bitcoin Mining is Wasteful?
Daniel compares energy usage of Bitcoin and video games. Posted March 5, 2020.
Cointegration
Back to top ↑Reviewing βModelling Bitcoinβs Value with Scarcityβ β Part IV: The Theoretical Framework leading to the Error Correction Model
Marcel Burger looks at Stock-to-Flow from PlanB in part 4 of his series. Posted March 7, 2020.
Shameless
Back to top ↑The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Prudence
Back to top ↑The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Temperance
Back to top ↑The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Merit
Back to top ↑The Moral Philosophy of Bitcoin
Prateek Goorha outlines 5 virtues of Bitcoiners. Posted March 7, 2020.
Diaspora
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Diaspora, a Confederation of Tribes
Joe Rodgers explores the idea of the Bitcoin diaspora. Posted March 11, 2020.
Confederation
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Diaspora, a Confederation of Tribes
Joe Rodgers explores the idea of the Bitcoin diaspora. Posted March 11, 2020.
Core
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
PR
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
Pull Requests
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Core Contributor Challenges
Jameson Lopp examines Bitcoin Core developers activity. Posted March 14, 2020.
Deniability
Back to top ↑A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Mixing
Back to top ↑A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
DEX
Back to top ↑A Treatise On Bitcoin And Privacy
Giacomo Zucco shares a very thoughtful 2 part series on Bitcoin privacy. Posted March 18, 2020.
Coeli Astrology
Back to top ↑The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
Astrology
Back to top ↑The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
Occult
Back to top ↑The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
Mystery
Back to top ↑The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
Tarot
Back to top ↑The Astrology of Bitcoin
Coeli AStrology shares a fun read on the Bitcoin and astrology. Posted March 18, 2020.
Geopolitics
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
American
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
National Security
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Bold AmericanΒ Future
Conner Brown makes the case that Bitcoin could unlock the future of Americaβs prosperity. Posted March 23, 2020.
Rally Cry
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Texas
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Alamo
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
Beliefs
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Rally Cry
Parker Lewis channels his inner Alamo battle cry for Bitcoin! Posted March 26, 2020.
CIA
Back to top ↑Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
NSA
Back to top ↑Calling Bitcoin a NSA/CIA Project Is Disrespectful to Cypherpunks
Vlad Costea takes a look at Bitcoinβs history and defends the cypherpunks legacy. Posted March 27, 2020.
Accounting
Back to top ↑The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
Judgement
Back to top ↑The Number Zero and Bitcoin
Robert Breedlove goes galactic on the importance of the number zero and Bitcoin. Posted March 28, 2020.
Commerce
Back to top ↑Stop Calling for a Free Market in Money
Sven makes the case that free market money alone cannot save us. Posted March 29, 2020.
Optimism
Back to top ↑Dear Bitcoiners
Gigi pens an optimistic letter to Bitcoiners around the world. Posted March31, 2020.
Outlook
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
Van Eck
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Correlation to Gold Jumps in 2020
Gabor models Bitcoin correlation to gold and many other assets. Posted April 3, 2020.
Information Warfare
Back to top ↑Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Narrative
Back to top ↑Controlling the narrative - how defining problems and framing causal stories of harm leads to immutable policy institutions
Francis Pouliot shares an essay on how information is crafted for us by the media. Posted April 5, 2020.
Mariana Trip
Back to top ↑Falling empires, Corporate Fiat and the fate of Bitcoin
Mariana Trip pens a solid read on the coming Bitcoin revolution thanks to loose monetary policy from central bankers. Posted April 7, 2020.
Empires
Back to top ↑Falling empires, Corporate Fiat and the fate of Bitcoin
Mariana Trip pens a solid read on the coming Bitcoin revolution thanks to loose monetary policy from central bankers. Posted April 7, 2020.
Zach of Earth
Back to top ↑Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
Thought Experiment
Back to top ↑Consequences of Money
Zach of Earth shares a couple thought experiments on the morals and nature of money. Posted April 8, 2020.
Arthur Hayes
Back to top ↑Choose your Fiction
Arthur Hayes writes an epic opinion piece on the current markets and whats to come. Posted April 9, 2020.
Post Covid
Back to top ↑Choose your Fiction
Arthur Hayes writes an epic opinion piece on the current markets and whats to come. Posted April 9, 2020.
Collapse
Back to top ↑Choose your Fiction
Arthur Hayes writes an epic opinion piece on the current markets and whats to come. Posted April 9, 2020.
End of an Era
Back to top ↑Choose your Fiction
Arthur Hayes writes an epic opinion piece on the current markets and whats to come. Posted April 9, 2020.
21 Million
Back to top ↑21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
Experiment
Back to top ↑21 Million is Non-Negotiable
Phil shares a great piece on one of the core Schelling Points of Bitcoin. Posted April 9, 2020.
Onion
Back to top ↑The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Cryptographic Guarantees
Back to top ↑The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Economic Guarantees
Back to top ↑The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Consensus Guarantees
Back to top ↑The Onion Model of Blockchain Security β Part 1
Hasu explains the onion security model and how it applies to blockchain. This is foundational for understanding Bitcoinβs security. Posted April 11, 2020.
Calvin Kim
Back to top ↑ELI5: Utreexo
ELI5: Utreexo. Posted April 12, 2020.
Anarchist
Back to top ↑Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
Financial System
Back to top ↑Proof of Progress - Bitcoin anarchism meets the establishment
Daniel Frumkin writes a compelling piece about advancing our financial system. Posted April 12, 2020.
Myth
Back to top ↑Bitcoin mythbusting
David shares a thoughtful piece on Bitcoin FUD. Posted April 14, 2020.
Quantatative Hardening
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Highlights the Virtues of Quantitative Hardening
Sylvain outlines QH. Posted April 15, 2020.
Bug Out Bag
Back to top ↑Welcome to prepping,Β Bitcoiners
Preston pens an open letter to Bitcoiners on prepping. Posted March 31, 2020.
Prepping
Back to top ↑Welcome to prepping,Β Bitcoiners
Preston pens an open letter to Bitcoiners on prepping. Posted March 31, 2020.
Prepared
Back to top ↑Welcome to prepping,Β Bitcoiners
Preston pens an open letter to Bitcoiners on prepping. Posted March 31, 2020.
Business Cycle
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Civil Liberties
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and The Business Cycle
Ben Kaufman explains the relationship between Bitcoin and business cycle from the perspective of an Austrian Economist. Posted April 16, 2020.
Soft Fork
Back to top ↑How soft forks might work or fail
Tamas Blummer explains how soft forks might work. Posted April 17, 2019.
Liquid
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
RSK
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
FinTech
Back to top ↑The State of L2 Investments
Mohamed Fouda takes a look at the current state of Bitcoin scaling technologies. Posted April 17, 2020
Confirmations
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
Settlement Assurances
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Is Not Slow - Itβs Highly Secure
Vlad makes the case for Bitcoin being highly secure rather than slow. Posted April, 18, 2020.
A Man in Black
Back to top ↑THE HONEY BADGER
A Man in Black shares a short story about Bitcoin. Posted April, 2020.
Independence
Back to top ↑A Declaration of Monetary Independence
Brady pens a revolutionary manifesto for the Bitcoin revolution. Posted 21, 2020.
Katia Dolzhenko
Back to top ↑Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Anarchic
Back to top ↑Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Zone
Back to top ↑Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Autonomy
Back to top ↑Citadels Are Not Just A Meme
Katia explains why citadels are a self fulfilling prophecy. Posted April 21, 2020.
Stefen Reid
Back to top ↑A Rebels Renaissance
Stefen Reid shares a great article about the Bitcoin revolution. Posted April 23, 2020
Renaissance
Back to top ↑A Rebels Renaissance
Stefen Reid shares a great article about the Bitcoin revolution. Posted April 23, 2020
Printing Press
Back to top ↑A Rebels Renaissance
Stefen Reid shares a great article about the Bitcoin revolution. Posted April 23, 2020
Double Entry Bookkeeping
Back to top ↑A Rebels Renaissance
Stefen Reid shares a great article about the Bitcoin revolution. Posted April 23, 2020
Fractional Reserve Banking
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Bailment
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Deposit Banking
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin Compatible with Banking?
Zane Pocock explains how Bitcoin and banking will work together. Posted April 23, 2020.
Mushrooms
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Organism
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Life
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Living
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Mycelium
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
Symbiosis
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Human Evolution - Symbiosis β Part 4 of 4
Brandon Quittem shares part 4 of his superb series which describes Bitcoin as an organism much like mushrooms. This whole series is cosmic and well worth the...
mtcbtc
Back to top ↑Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Milestones
Back to top ↑Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Epochs
Back to top ↑Hey Bitcoin, Slow Down!
mtcbtc posts a short article explaining how quickly Bitcoin is developing. Posted April 25, 2020.
Money Management
Back to top ↑Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Family
Back to top ↑Dear Family, Dear Friends,
Gigi pens a letter to his loved ones about why Bitcoin. Posted April 27, 2020.
Common Sense
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Thomas Paine
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Monetary police
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
M2
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Common Sense
Parker Lewis channels Thomas Paine in this no BS take on why Bitcoin matters. Posted May 1, 2020.
Pandemics
Back to top ↑Citadels and Pandemics
Yuri de Gaia examines a future of citadels. Posted March 25, 2020.
Engineering
Back to top ↑Citadels and Pandemics
Yuri de Gaia examines a future of citadels. Posted March 25, 2020.
Frank Braun
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
Cyberstatism
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
Toxicity
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
Statism
Back to top ↑Cryptocurrencies as Cyberstatism
Frank Braun takes a critical look at Bitcoin poinitng out centralization of money always leads down the wrong path. Posted January 6, 2020.
Nopara
Back to top ↑Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
Wasabi
Back to top ↑Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
Join Market
Back to top ↑Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
JoinMarket
Back to top ↑Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
E-cash
Back to top ↑Few Words on Decentralization and Anonymous Payments
Nopara discusses the many ways we definie anonymous payments. Posted May 6, 2020.
John Vallis
Back to top ↑The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
4th Epoch
Back to top ↑The 4th Bitcoin Epoch
John Vallis walks us through the momentous halving and into the 4th Epoch. Posted May 7, 2020.
Fabian Jahr
Back to top ↑Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
Coins
Back to top ↑Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
Chain Analysis
Back to top ↑Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
Lost Coins
Back to top ↑Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
Coin Supply
Back to top ↑Where are the coins?
Fabian Jahr examines missing coins. Posted May 8, 2020.
2020 M5
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Quantatative Easing
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Central banking
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
ECB
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Velocity of Money
Back to top ↑How Does Quantitative Easing (QE) Affect the Price of Bitcoin?
Pedro Febrero examines the affect of central banking and QE on Bitcoin. Posted May 11, 2020.
Reflections
Back to top ↑Spiritual Reflections On The Bitcoin Halving
Allen Farrington looks at the halvening and what it means. Posted May 12, 2020.
Modern
Back to top ↑Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
Critical Thinking
Back to top ↑Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
First Principles
Back to top ↑Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
Austrian School
Back to top ↑Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
Bastiat
Back to top ↑Economics has lost its way
Per Bylund takes a critical look at modern economics. Posted May 14, 2020.
Dhrub Bansal
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
Exponential
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
Resilience
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Resilience to Exponential Change
Yassine Elmandjra and Shrub Bansal discuss first principles and how Bitcoin is resistant to change. Posted May 15, 2020.
Monetary policy
Back to top ↑What Does Bitcoin Really Represent?
Sylvain Saurel examines whatβs really behind Bitcoin. Posted May 15, 2020.
Moritz Kremb
Back to top ↑The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it)
The History of Bitcoin (and the people that built it). Posted May 17, 2020.
Environmental
Back to top ↑The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
Energy Consumptions
Back to top ↑The Last Word on Bitcoinβs Energy Consumption
Nic Carter looks at the state of Bitcoin mining and the energy mix used for hash generation. Posted May 19, 2020.
BTChap
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Value Proposition β Is It Truly the Best Currency?
BTChap looks at Bitcoin versus the alternatives. Posted March 22, 2020.
Value Propostition
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Value Proposition β Is It Truly the Best Currency?
BTChap looks at Bitcoin versus the alternatives. Posted March 22, 2020.
Chris Espley
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Conspiracy
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Mars
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm - Elon is Satoshi
Chris Espley shares a fun tweet storm that lays out a conspiracy that Elon is Satoshi! Posted May 20, 2020.
Central Banks
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Threat
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Custodial Banking
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin might not survive a Bitcoin Standard
Hasu examines weighs outcomes in a Bitcoin standard world. Posted May 25, 2020.
Rusty Russell
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Scam
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Gambling
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Casino
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Coinbase
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Binance
Back to top ↑57 Varieties of Pyrite
Rusty Russell shares why exchanges are casinos and a terrible place to send noobs. Posted May 27, 2020.
Karo Zagorus
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Bitcoin Adoption
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Monetary Nationalism
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Violence
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the Trust Problem - Is Bitcoin adoption accelerated by the abuse of trust?
Karo Zagorus shares his thesis on Bitcoin and the Trust Problem. Posted June 4, 2020.
Matt Huang
Back to top ↑Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Risk Analysis
Back to top ↑Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Monetary Asset
Back to top ↑Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Assets
Back to top ↑Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Bubbles
Back to top ↑Bitcoin for the Open-Minded Skeptic
Matt Huang pens a letter to skeptical investors about the Bitcoin opportunity. Posted in May, 2020.
Industrialization
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
Financialization
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Miningβs Three Body Problem
Leo Zhang shares a very thoughtful piece on the landscape of Bitcoin mining and how competition and industrialization will shape the future. Posted June 1, 2...
Monarcy
Back to top ↑Anarchy and Monarchy - A Natural State
Yuri de Gaia shares a post that draws comparisons between monarch and anarchy. POsted May 1, 2020.
Intolerant Minority
Back to top ↑Bitcoin and the intolerant minority
Hasu explains his position on the intolerant minority in Bitcoin and why that plays into less radical changes to the protocol. Posted June 5, 2020.
Adam Pokornicky
Back to top ↑A Peaceful Protest - Opt-Out, Buy Bitcoin
Adam Pokornicky makes the case to opt out. Posted June 8, 2020.
Opt Out
Back to top ↑A Peaceful Protest - Opt-Out, Buy Bitcoin
Adam Pokornicky makes the case to opt out. Posted June 8, 2020.
Sovereign Money
Back to top ↑A Peaceful Protest - Opt-Out, Buy Bitcoin
Adam Pokornicky makes the case to opt out. Posted June 8, 2020.
Diverter "No ID" BTC
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Home brew
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
DIY
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Mining Calculator
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Mining Profitability
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
KYC
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
No KYC
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Fungible
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Antminer
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Whatsminer
Back to top ↑Mining for the Streets
Diverter βNo IDβ BTC shares a really fantastic report about the realities of mining in 2020. Posted June 8, 2020.
Solairis
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Code
Back to top ↑Bitcoin - Reform or Revolution? Part 1
Solairis compares revolutionary change of the past with the potential of Bitcoin. Posted June 9, 2020.
Brian Harrington
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Has to Be for Everyone
Brian Harrington makes a bullish case for everyone. Posted June 13, 2020.
Sovereignty.
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Has to Be for Everyone
Brian Harrington makes a bullish case for everyone. Posted June 13, 2020.
Stronger
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is Antifragile
Parker Lewis descirbes how Bitcoin is antifragile. Posted June 12, 2020.
Tatiana Koffman
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is a silent protest against corrupt governments everywhere.
Tatiana Koffman pens a piece calling for the separation of state and money. Posted June 13, 2020.
Protests
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is a silent protest against corrupt governments everywhere.
Tatiana Koffman pens a piece calling for the separation of state and money. Posted June 13, 2020.
Governments
Back to top ↑Why Bitcoin is a silent protest against corrupt governments everywhere.
Tatiana Koffman pens a piece calling for the separation of state and money. Posted June 13, 2020.
Spirit
Back to top ↑The Bitcoin Journey
Gigi shares his idea of the Bitcoin journey and the steps along the way. Posted June 15, 2020.
Public Relations
Back to top ↑Tweetstorm: Bitcoin Marketing
Dan Held tweets about Bitcoin and marketing. Posted June 16, 2020.
Mempool
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Order
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Block space
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
Price Discovery
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Town Square
Zane Pocock explores the importance of the pure market developed around mempools. Posted June 18, 2020.
John Cantrell
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Mnemonics
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Brute Force
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Seed Words
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
BIP39
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
GPU
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Azure
Back to top ↑How I checked over 1 trillion mnemonics in 30 hours to win a bitcoin
John Cantrell explains how he checked over 1 trillion mnemonics and won a Bitcoin. Posted June 18, 2020/
Oil and Gas
Back to top ↑There will be bitcoin.
Steve Barbour makes the case that the future of oil and gas is Bitcoin. Posted June 23, 2020.
Paul Knight
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Global Standard of Value
Paul Knight makes the case for Bitcoin as a global store of value. Posted February 1, 2020.
2020 M2
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: A Global Standard of Value
Paul Knight makes the case for Bitcoin as a global store of value. Posted February 1, 2020.
Slavery
Back to top ↑Masters and Slaves of Money
Robert Breedlove explains how masters of money are the real problem and how Bitcoin is the path to freedom. Posted July 5, 2020.
American Hodl
Back to top ↑Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Paradigm
Back to top ↑Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Movement
Back to top ↑Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Woke
Back to top ↑Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Marxist
Back to top ↑Soft money, Soft minds.
American Hodl explains power structure and the fiat mind. Posted July 5, 2020.
Hobby
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is more like ham radio than the early internet
JP Koning makes the case that Bitcoin is so early, it is much more like a hobby than revolutionary money at this point.
Enthusiasts
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is more like ham radio than the early internet
JP Koning makes the case that Bitcoin is so early, it is much more like a hobby than revolutionary money at this point.
Reed Womack
Back to top ↑Accepting Scarcity: A Bitcoin Meditation
Reed Womack shares a meditation on scarcity and Bitcoin. POsted July 11, 2020.
Spirituality
Back to top ↑Accepting Scarcity: A Bitcoin Meditation
Reed Womack shares a meditation on scarcity and Bitcoin. POsted July 11, 2020.
Meditation
Back to top ↑Accepting Scarcity: A Bitcoin Meditation
Reed Womack shares a meditation on scarcity and Bitcoin. POsted July 11, 2020.
Infinity
Back to top ↑Accepting Scarcity: A Bitcoin Meditation
Reed Womack shares a meditation on scarcity and Bitcoin. POsted July 11, 2020.
Position
Back to top ↑3 Reasons Iβm Investing in Bitcoin
Lyn Alden shares an in depth reason for making a position in Bitcoin. Posted July 17, 2020.
Karthik Venkatesh
Back to top ↑The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
Hashpower
Back to top ↑The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
Reflexivity
Back to top ↑The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part I.
Leo and Karthik explore the magic of haspower and itβs economic value. Posted July 20, 2020.
Defend
Back to top ↑Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
Logic
Back to top ↑Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
Arguments
Back to top ↑Debunking Common Bitcoin Myths
Yassine goes FUD-buster in this easy read dismissing several common FUD tactics thrown at Bitcoin. Posted June 26, 2020.
State
Back to top ↑Bitcoin: Separating Money From State
Pedro Febrero covers Bitcoinβs role in separating
Michael Nov
Back to top ↑Bitcoin mining has the potential to save distressed heavy industrial businesses
Michael Nov and Harry Sudock explain the opportunity of industrial Bitcoin mining. Posted July 31, 2020.
Harry Sudock
Back to top ↑Bitcoin mining has the potential to save distressed heavy industrial businesses
Michael Nov and Harry Sudock explain the opportunity of industrial Bitcoin mining. Posted July 31, 2020.
Courts
Back to top ↑Misjudging Bitcoin
Beautyon explore how a court ruling on Bitcoin mischaracterizes it. Posted July 27, 2020.
Characteristics
Back to top ↑Misjudging Bitcoin
Beautyon explore how a court ruling on Bitcoin mischaracterizes it. Posted July 27, 2020.
Alien
Back to top ↑The AlienCoin Attack Vector
Knut Svanholm explores the idea of a better alien money that could disrupt Bitcoin. Posted July 29, 2020.
Galaxy
Back to top ↑The AlienCoin Attack Vector
Knut Svanholm explores the idea of a better alien money that could disrupt Bitcoin. Posted July 29, 2020.
Attack Vector
Back to top ↑The AlienCoin Attack Vector
Knut Svanholm explores the idea of a better alien money that could disrupt Bitcoin. Posted July 29, 2020.
2020 M6
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - What Bitcoin is
Vijay Boyapati shares a tweet thread on the great debate about what Bitcoin is and why only one of the two major visions makes sense. Posted June 22, 2020.
Theory
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - What Bitcoin is
Vijay Boyapati shares a tweet thread on the great debate about what Bitcoin is and why only one of the two major visions makes sense. Posted June 22, 2020.
Database
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - Bitcoin and NoSQL
Dhruv Bansal compares Bitcoin and NoSQL. Posted August 3, 2020
Developer Funding
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
Devs
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
Grants
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
Donations
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
Funding
Back to top ↑Bitcoinβs Patronage System Is an Unheralded Strength
Nic Carter highlights Bitcoin developer funding programs. Posted August 6, 2020.
Blockstream
Back to top ↑All Paths Lead to Your Destination
All Paths Lead to Your Destination. Posted August 8, 2020.
Bill MacDonald
Back to top ↑A real talk-blocker
Bill MacDonald makes the case for a more civil approach to Twitter, for the benefit of Bitcoin. Posted August 10, 2020.
2020 M8
Back to top ↑A real talk-blocker
Bill MacDonald makes the case for a more civil approach to Twitter, for the benefit of Bitcoin. Posted August 10, 2020.
Thibaud Marechal
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
Reserves
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
Reserve Asset
Back to top ↑Is Bitcoin the worldβs safest reserve asset?
Thibaud Marechal makes the case for Bitcoin as the best reserve asset. Posted August 14, 2020
Mick Morucci
Back to top ↑Balinese Cockfights & Bitcoins
Mick Morucci draws the comparison between cockfighters and Bitcoiners. Poseted August 17, 2020.
Bill Buchanan
Back to top ↑In Memory of Hal Finney, RIP β Builder of a More Trusted World
Bill Buchanan shares a thoughtful piece about our friend, Hal. Posted August 22, 2020.
Tribute
Back to top ↑In Memory of Hal Finney, RIP β Builder of a More Trusted World
Bill Buchanan shares a thoughtful piece about our friend, Hal. Posted August 22, 2020.
2020 September
Back to top ↑Bitcoin as a Tool for Secession
Yuri de Gaia explores how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for secession. Posted Summer 2020.
Secession
Back to top ↑Bitcoin as a Tool for Secession
Yuri de Gaia explores how Bitcoin can be used as a tool for secession. Posted Summer 2020.
Danny Diekroeger
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: What is an xpub?
Danny lays out the basics of xpubs. Posted August 30, 2020.
xpub
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: What is an xpub?
Danny lays out the basics of xpubs. Posted August 30, 2020.
Explainer
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: What is an xpub?
Danny lays out the basics of xpubs. Posted August 30, 2020.
Gradually Then Suddenly
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is One for All
Parker Lewis makes the case for Bitcoin for everyone. Posted August 27, 2020.
Gloria Zhao
Back to top ↑Map of the Bitcoin Network
Gloria explains the Bitcoin network at a high level. Posted July 22, 2020.
Map
Back to top ↑Map of the Bitcoin Network
Gloria explains the Bitcoin network at a high level. Posted July 22, 2020.
Bitcoin Network
Back to top ↑Map of the Bitcoin Network
Gloria explains the Bitcoin network at a high level. Posted July 22, 2020.
Topography
Back to top ↑Map of the Bitcoin Network
Gloria explains the Bitcoin network at a high level. Posted July 22, 2020.
Wumbo
Back to top ↑MPPs & Wumbo Channels - Optimizing Liquidity on the Lightning Network
Roy Sheinfeld explains Wumbo and MPP on Lightning Network. Posted September 14, 2020.
MPP
Back to top ↑MPPs & Wumbo Channels - Optimizing Liquidity on the Lightning Network
Roy Sheinfeld explains Wumbo and MPP on Lightning Network. Posted September 14, 2020.
Alchemy
Back to top ↑The Alchemy of Hashpower, Part II.
Leo Zhang explores the magic of hashrate and mining in part 2 of a series. Posted September 15, 2020.
UX
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread on the Lightning Network User Experience
Giacomo lays out perception and reality of Lightning Network adoption. Posted September 15, 2020
Institutional Investor
Back to top ↑Bitcoin In The Institutional Investment Portfolio
Marcel Burger makes the case for hodling Bitcoin in an institutional portfolio. POsted September 18, 2020.
Chad
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
Circular Economy
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
Balance Sheet
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
MoE
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread: Chad money
Gigi digs into what happens to balance sheets as Bitcoin makes itβs way. Posted September 19, 2020.
Antoine Riard
Back to top ↑Why we may fail Lightning
Antoine Riard explains why Lightning might be doomed or what we can do to push the stack forward. Posted September 28, 2020.
Bitmex
Back to top ↑Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
DLC
Back to top ↑Thinking Beyond BitMEX: DLCs
Shinobi looks at the future of DLCs. Posted October 1, 2020.
Virtual World
Back to top ↑The Way of the Digital Citadel
Yuri de Gaia explores the creation of digital citadels. Posted June 26, 2020
SNARKs
Back to top ↑SNARKs and the future of blockchains
Ruben Somsen explains what SNARKs can and canβt do for blockchain. Posted October 3, 2020.
Manuel Polavieja
Back to top ↑The intrinsic value of Bitcoin (II)
Manuel examines the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, which has been debated many times but lays out a clear framework. Posted October 5, 2020.
Tyler Bain
Back to top ↑Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
CPBI
Back to top ↑Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
Index
Back to top ↑Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
Electricity Consumption
Back to top ↑Introducing CBEI: A New Way To Measure Bitcoin Network Electrical Consumption
Tyler Bain shares the CBEI as a way to measure network energy consumption. Posted October 19, 2020.
Aaron Clendenin
Back to top ↑Bitcoin as an Antidote to Despair: A Psychological Formulation
Aaron Clendenin explores Bitcoin as a means to modify behavior. Posted October 21, 2020.
Psychotherapy
Back to top ↑Bitcoin as an Antidote to Despair: A Psychological Formulation
Aaron Clendenin explores Bitcoin as a means to modify behavior. Posted October 21, 2020.
Sovereign.615
Back to top ↑Home On The Range
Sovereign.615 outlines a framework for a Bitcoin citadel charter. Posted October 21,2020
Croesus
Back to top ↑Visualization of the halvingβs supply shock
Croesus shares a visual explanation of how the halving creates a supply shock on Bitcoin. Posted October 23, 2020.
White paper
Back to top ↑Bitcoin at 12
Nic Carter reflects on 12 years of the white paper. Posted October 31, 2020.
Climate Change
Back to top ↑Bitcoin is the Most Sustainable Money The World Has Ever Seen
Gael Sanchez Smith explores why bitcoin is the most sustainable known to man. Posted September 15, 2020.
Civilization
Back to top ↑Our Most Brilliant Idea
Robert expands on the philosophy of Bitcoin. Posted November 1, 2020.
Emil Sandstedt
Back to top ↑The Costs that Haunt Your Dreams of Hyperbitcoinization
Emil explores whatβs standing in the way of hyperbitcoinization. Posted September 3, 2020.
Valuation
Back to top ↑Tweet Thread - The Four Valuation Frameworks for Bitcoin
Vijay lays out 4 valuation frameworks for Bitcoin. Posted November 9, 2020.
Defense
Back to top ↑Exploring Bitcoinβs core values and why we defend them
Why does Bitcoin have value and why do we defend itβs value? Posted November 10, 2020.
Jason Deane
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Environment
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Power Consumption
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Innovation
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Power Generation
Back to top ↑How Bitcoinβs Power Consumption Is Good for the Planet
Jason makes the case for Bitcoin driving power generation innovation.
Money Printer
Back to top ↑Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
MMT
Back to top ↑Banks, QE, and Money-Printing
Lyn lays out how and why QE is happening. Posted November 22, 2020.
Mining Operations
Back to top ↑The Intelligent Bitcoin Miner, Part I.
Leo explores the operation mining hashpower is akin to portfolio management. Posted November 22, 2020.
Operations
Back to top ↑The Intelligent Bitcoin Miner, Part I.
Leo explores the operation mining hashpower is akin to portfolio management. Posted November 22, 2020.
Ben Carman
Back to top ↑Tweet Storm - About Schnorr Sigs
Ben Carman explains Schnorr Signatures at a high level. Posted November 22, 2020.
Tech
Back to top ↑Tweet Storm - About Schnorr Sigs
Ben Carman explains Schnorr Signatures at a high level. Posted November 22, 2020.
lynalden
Back to top ↑7 Misconceptions about Bitcoin, and Where to Buy
This article answers some popular misconceptions and questions about Bitcoin, and then shows the best place for where to buy Bitcoin.
Jeffrey Tucker
Back to top ↑Why does Bitcoin have value?
Think of a world without essential third parties, including the most dangerous third party ever conceived of by man- the state and the central bank. Imagine ...
Exploration
Back to top ↑Bitcoin Astronomy: Part II
In this part, we continue to follow the energy and speculate about how money and society coevolve as humanity expands through space.
Jeff Booth
Back to top ↑The Greatest Game
The Greatest Game. Posted December 23, 2020.
Social Attack
Back to top ↑Refuting the attacks on Bitcoinβs design
13 minute read
Beautyon pushes back on common FUD from Libertarians on Bitcoinβs design. Posted June 10, 2011.