It’s weird to come upon some of the anti-capitalist content in the Bitcoin community.
I see the value of stacking sats instead of lambos and rolexes but also Bitcoin is money and people should feel free to do whatever they want with it.
Discussion
Can you name something Anti-capitalist?
I don't sense this - but it may be who you know in person or online in the community.
I’m a big fan of Jack Maller and his podcast but he recently went on a rant about not buying anything beyond life’s simple needs and why would you spend on fiat consumption when you can buy more sats and a part of that personally resonates with me but I don’t think we need to cultivate this cult of sats over stuff.
Bitcoin is freedom, and freedom means a lot of different things to people so we need to allow for that varied definition in the community when it comes to spending.
OH - I gotcha.
Yeah, Jack is WAY over the top.
I'm 61 and appreciate Jack's perspective. But I can't do that. I'm too old to recover so I have Bitcoin, Stocks, Silver, Gold (in that order of assets). We also spend a lot of money traveling and w/family spread out everywhere (we have 5 kids).
I started a company in the 90's. I was working an Engineering job and then coming home and working until 1am most nights - and honestly all weekend. I did this for 3 YEARS before I was able to quit my job.
I see Bitcoin to they young (which I was) the SAME as I saw my company back then. It was such a great opportunity I HAD to work as many hours as physically possible to make it happen. There are a hand full of people I know that would do that - because they won't become 'unbalanced' enough to fight for that dream.
Jack is fighting for that dream.
Bitcoin is freedom, but freedom is not necessary free. Just HODING #Bitcoin for a decade is VERY HARD. Requires massive reading and some instant pain along the way that will test any human.
I think some Bitcoiners see it as the easy path. Which it is, if you can endure the pain and have massive patience!
100% agree Jack's message won't resonate with most! But hope this helps clarify his position! I wish a HUGE dream on everyone!