Bitcoin vs. Scambling
Saifedean Ammous hosts Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, to break down the rise of "scambling," Bitcoin’s role in fixing money, and Wall Street’s new Bitcoin play.
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1/ The Age of Scambling
Klippsten introduces "scambling"—a mix of scamming and gambling, now rampant in crypto and meme coins. Unlike traditional gambling, it preys on financial desperation and misinformation. Stay away from the casinos! 🎰🚨
2/ Fiat’s Role in Financial Desperation
Ammous argues that fiat debasement forces people into high-risk gambling. In a hard money system (like the gold standard), saving was enough. Now, people chase meme coins and sports bets, hoping for life-changing wins. 🎲💸
3/ Bitcoin vs. The Altcoin Casino
Klippsten notes that in previous cycles, crypto exchanges were the entry point for Bitcoin. Now, ETFs and legitimate financial products are onboarding serious investors directly into Bitcoin. The shift is happening! 🔄📈
4/ The Institutional Bitcoin Rush
Wall Street firms can no longer ignore Bitcoin. Klippsten shares insights from New York, where fund managers, analysts, and investors are flooding into Bitcoin-related financial instruments. The game is changing. 🏦⚡
5/ MicroStrategy's Playbook is Working
Companies are following Michael Saylor’s (@saylor) model—converting cash reserves into Bitcoin to escape fiat devaluation. Klippsten predicts more public companies will become “Bitcoin accumulation machines.” 🚀📊
6/ The Decline of Altcoins
Ammous points out that Ethereum and other major altcoins are struggling. Even Ethereum ETFs have flopped. Meanwhile, meme coins accelerate the altcoin demise by skipping the tech narrative and going straight to gambling. 🛑💀
7/ Final Thought: Bitcoin Is Separating from Crypto
Bitcoin is now seen as distinct from the crypto space. Regulators, media, and institutional investors recognize it as a savings and investment asset—while crypto merges with gambling. The separation is real.
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