The ultimate store of value is the ultimate layer 1. Bitcoin is that ultimate store of value, so it is the ultimate layer 1.

Monero used as the store of value layer is not as good as Bitcoin.

If monero users believe monero's privacy benefit and tail emissions outweighs the Bitcoin networks auditable nature and halving-driven store of value I would argue they are incorrect.

If monero was simply used as a better than FIAT alternative for its perceived privacy benefit, similar to how a user might choose to use the liquid or lightning networks on Bitcoin for greater privacy, than effectively it's being used as a layer 2 for value transfer which is perfectly fine.

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I agree with you Bitcoin's transparent nature makes it more trustworthy for a store of value. And if you want to do layer-2 as a hobby, that's fine.

But when you start doing the "bitcoin only" routine is when you turn into an oppressor. Because the layer-2 has issues that the average person isn't going to do, and so it turns back into custodial fractional reserve banking. The layer-2 is much more easily controlled, and that's why the government literally favors Bitcoin. Monero is better designed for cash. I'm NOT saying "monero only". I'm saying let people decide for themselves