While it's true that a significant portion of Bitcoin is currently held by a small number of whales, it's important to consider the broader context of the cryptocurrency market and the potential benefits of #Bitcoin as a "great wealth transfer" mechanism.

1. Early Adoption: Bitcoin has been around for over a decade, and its early adopters took significant risks when investing in it. Many of these early adopters had to endure periods of uncertainty and volatility. Their willingness to invest in Bitcoin at an early stage was a calculated risk, and it's not unreasonable for them to be rewarded for that risk-taking.

2. Market Dynamics: The concentration of Bitcoin wealth among a few entities is not unique to cryptocurrencies. Traditional financial markets also have wealthy individuals and institutions with significant influence. The presence of whales in Bitcoin doesn't necessarily disrupt the status quo; it reflects a broader trend in financial markets.

3. Decentralization: Bitcoin's underlying technology, blockchain, is designed to be decentralized. While a small number of whales may hold a large portion of Bitcoin, they do not control the network. Bitcoin's decentralized nature ensures that no single entity can manipulate its rules, and anyone can participate in the network.

4. Accessibility: Bitcoin is accessible to anyone with an internet connection, regardless of their initial financial status. It allows for financial inclusion, especially in regions with limited access to traditional banking services. Over time, as more people adopt Bitcoin, its distribution may become more equitable.

5. Long-Term Potential: Bitcoin's scarcity and fixed supply are part of its design. This scarcity may encourage responsible spending and saving, ultimately benefiting individuals who adopt it early. As Bitcoin becomes more widely accepted, its value could increase, potentially benefiting those who hold even small amounts.

In summary, while the current distribution of Bitcoin may seem skewed, it's essential to recognize that Bitcoin's value proposition extends beyond a "get-rich-quick" scheme. It offers the potential for a more decentralized and inclusive financial system, and its long-term impact on wealth distribution remains to be seen. Rather than concluding that being poor now will lead to poverty on a "Bitcoin standard," we should consider the broader dynamics at play and the potential for greater financial inclusivity over time.

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i will read your comment more thoroughly in a moment. but i read your conclusion. nobody wants to be included among the poor of the future? most hold bitcoin today not to get rich quick but to be rich (comfortable) in their later years. as opposed to privacy or censorship resistance.

Certainly, I understand the perspective you've shared. Many people do hold #Bitcoin with the long-term goal of achieving financial security and comfort in their later years. However, it's important to consider that Bitcoin's appeal extends beyond just wealth accumulation.

While wealth preservation is an essential aspect of #Bitcoin for many, it's not the sole reason people are interested in it. Its broader implications in terms of financial autonomy, inclusivity, and technological advancement make it a multifaceted asset.

1. Financial Security: While the desire for financial comfort is a significant motivator, #Bitcoin 's role as a store of value, similar to gold, is often touted. Its finite supply and decentralization make it attractive in an age of economic uncertainty.

2. Privacy and Control: #Bitcoin offers a level of financial privacy and control that traditional banking systems don't. This appeals to those concerned about personal financial autonomy and censorship resistance, especially in regions with unstable governments or strict capital controls.

3. Inclusivity: #Bitcoin 's decentralized nature allows participation regardless of one's socio-economic background. It can empower those who are underbanked or lack access to traditional financial services.

4. Innovation: The underlying #blockchain technology has spurred innovation beyond cryptocurrencies, potentially revolutionizing industries like supply chain management and voting systems.

#Bitcoin #nostr #zap #decentralization

all solid points here. i know thats why I use bitcoin.

it almost seems like we are pitching a gucci belt, when one from target would work the same. there are a few good reasons to spend the extra money but majority would not buy it even if they could afford it. and why? its almost a quality over quantity issue.

in a way, bitcoin is the gucci belt (i like gucci btw 🤣)

I think Bitcoin has to be cleaned up, tightened up and locked down. Plus made more accessible to everyone.

We need to Murder! #inscriptions #ordinals #nfts etc. Drop #TapRoot. It's more trouble than it's worth.

Then suspend transaction fees indefinitely. Bitcoin doesn't need them. And if Bitcoin doesn't need them, then they're an unnecessary expense.

Lastly #Bitcoin doesn't need to scale. But if people want to scale the Bitcoins they own off chain that's their business. As long as it doesn't compromise or burden Bitcoin in ANY! way..🧡😊🚀♾️🗽

good ole taproot 🤣

its the taproot bunny 😄

Oh ok. Got it..💀

So once the halving schedule runs it’s course decades from now… in the absence of transactions fees, what incentive do miners have to secure the network?

Ok then i think i did great defending against the argument ahah gitta zap i guess 🤣⚡

It As supposed to be 10,000 😭 i put a lot of enegy putting all the arguments together

i dont think anyone can defend the point if they could there wouodnt be a struggle to get people to adopt a bitcoin standard. check out nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn, nostr:npub1h4lrzqnrne72xj00yl3zzr0k6qn93cqe5g4vvkfechs6mn89mwyqfa2jcm and the others. i think they made some great points as well, all slightly different.

In this case no one will receive the 10,000 sats it was a lie 😭

no, you just dont have the answers sway 🤙pv

Hablamos de fraude? 🤣

😄 if i could take the sats back I sent him i would

Solo ten en cuenta que estamos en #nostr y algo deshonesto puede llevarte a qué no confíen más en ti