Those who really understand it are free from fiat slavery...
"It doesn’t matter how many machines “mine” bitcoin; the same amount of bitcoin will be issued over time"
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"Understand the genius that is the difficulty adjustment, which ensures that Bitcoin uses a certain amount of energy, always and forever, into the future:
…exactly the right amount."
- nostr:npub1dergggklka99wwrs92yz8wdjs952h2ux2ha2ed598ngwu9w7a6fsh9xzpc
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https://dergigi.com/2023/04/12/bitcoins-are-not-mined-they-are-issued-over-time/
Discussion
I'd go further and say 'truly' free.