Bitcoin in Bits

PANIC is a terrible drug. But the media loves it. Last week, rumors circulated that a dreaded “double-spend” occurred on the Bitcoin network. What does that mean? And did it result in a short-term sell off? These questions are explored in this episode of Bitcoin in Bits.

“Unconfiscatable” is a term often used to describe Bitcoin. But what does that mean? And how does ownership and wealth accrual in Bitcoin compare to old forms of wealth? Are we playing out the theory of Sovereign Individual?

The work is never done, but today is a day to celebrate. It has been three long years but Bitcoin just reached a new and unquestionable all time high. In this episode, I revel for a bit, and then talk about next steps. Let’s get to work.

Following a $100 Million purchase by MassMutual, JP Morgan suggests as much $600 billion may flow into Bitcoin from institutional investors. What are the odds?

An often overlooked feature in Bitcoin, the elegant simplicity of the difficulty adjustment ensures the long term viability of Bitcoin

People often think Bitcoin is “too expensive” or that they missed the boat. But because Bitcoin is divisible to .00000001, there is really no barrier to entry. This episode talks about how this feature makes it great to experiment with and also ensures its long term viability as a usable store of value and medium of exchange even as it continues to increase in value.