For 17 years, the critics said Bitcoin had no use case. Then Iran turned to Bitcoin to collect billions in tolls on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. In this video I break down why every other form of money failed and Bitcoin didn't. Also why "Bitcoin is for criminals" is the laziest argument on the internet, and why the same Bitcoin the regime uses to dodge sanctions is what ordinary Iranians use to escape 50% inflation. 🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerNYKNYC. Buy Bitcoin and withdraw to self custody with Bitcoin Well. Use my referral link for a chance to win free sats: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/mftabFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37CHAPTERS00:00 Bitcoin Has No Use Case01:25 What Iran Actually Did (Hormuz Safe)02:02 Why Not Dollars, Gold, or Stablecoins?03:22 The Only Money Left Standing03:47 The Critics' Playbook04:54 This Is The Use Case06:20 "Bitcoin Is For Enemies"07:25 Why Censorship Resistance Matters For Everyone08:41 The Real Crime Stats: Bitcoin vs Fiat11:08 The Irony: Iranians Escaping Their Own Regime13:17 Quit Slacking, Start Stacking