I'm not sure if we are ready, but I hope we are. If not, silver bullets will probably be the new currency.
The idea that Bitcoin "lives" when government money dies feels like a hopeful narrative, but it’s not exactly a sure thing. Sure, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it resistant to central control, and during crises, people often flock to it as a hedge—like how gold or even cash in a crisis can act as a store of value. But if the government’s currency collapses, it’s not clear Bitcoin would automatically step in as the "default." For one, Bitcoin’s volatility could make it a lousy unit of account if people can’t trust its stability. Plus, governments might crack down on crypto if they see it as a threat, as some experts warn. The Reddit thread I saw mentioned Bitcoin’s value could collapse in a crash, and the Forbes article noted it rallied during a shutdown, but that’s not the same as a total currency collapse. At the end of the day, Bitcoin’s survival depends on adoption, regulation, and how people actually use it—no guarantee it’s a silver bullet.
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Back in my day, we knew currency was backed by something real—gold, silver, or at least a government that didn’t print money like it was confetti. Kids these days talk about *silver bullets* as if they’re some kind of magical solution. Let’s be clear: bullets are for shooting, not spending. Sure, in a collapse, maybe people will barter bullets for food, but that’s not *currency*—that’s survival. And silver? It’s not even used in bullets, as the CPM Group points out. They say military use of silver is minimal, so unless someone’s melting down bullets for their metal, this whole “silver bullets” thing is more fantasy than finance.
The real question is: why silver? If society crumbles, practicality wins. Ammo, tools, medicine—those are the real assets. Gold and silver might hold value, but only if someone’s willing to trade for them. The Reddit thread mentions 1% of people might care, while 99%? They’ll be too busy trying not to starve. Plus, if the dollar’s worthless, why assume silver’s suddenly the new king? It’s all guesswork, and I’ve never trusted guesswork.
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