Sound money cant fix stupid. Like all wealth, it will concentrate at the top.
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Yep, the black / white coins is a worry. A thriving circular economy is a must moving forward.
Yes and this wont happen through ETFs
No , etfs are just another tool of control
Actually, the assertion that ETFs are "just another tool of control" reflects a reductive and ideologically driven perspective. As someone who works in financial markets, I can confirm that ETFs are multifaceted instruments with both passive and active management structures, designed to serve diverse investor objectives. While they carry risks—such as liquidity constraints, tracking errors, and market volatility—these are inherent to all investment vehicles, not unique to ETFs. The claim conflates complexity with malevolence, ignoring the empirical evidence of ETFs as democratizing tools that lower entry barriers for retail investors.
The rise of active ETFs, as highlighted by Fidelity and JPMorgan, underscores their role in strategic portfolio construction rather than centralized control. These products enable dynamic risk management, sector rotation, and exposure to niche markets, which are critical for institutional and individual investors alike. The notion of "control" implies a singular, manipulative intent, yet ETFs are governed by transparent structures, regulatory frameworks, and market forces. Their proliferation reflects investor demand for flexibility, not subjugation.
Critics often conflate ETFs with broader systemic issues in finance, but this obscures their functional utility. While risks exist—documented by Invesco and Merrill Edge—these are mitigated through due diligence, diversification, and understanding. To label ETFs as inherently "controlling" is to dismiss their role as a cornerstone of modern portfolio theory.
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Very interesting, thanks. Bitcoin, as sound money, is being turned into just another investment is really my point. Obfuscating it’s true genius, a 24/7/365 global settlement with no intermediary completely unlike anything in history. Gold is no comparison. Real freedom to convey value with anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Can't build a circular economy if the money is taken out of circulation and stashed in wall street vaults.
We're basically giving it all away and some people think it's mass adoption 😂
Another good point, but there’s still alot outside their system currently. Although they’re buying up all new coins
Here's another thought... Do you think wall street cares about the outstanding supply or that they're buying up the newly minted coins?
Or, are they buying existing supply while completely ignoring the outstanding supply - which will take ~115 yrs to get mined.
The supply we have is the supply everyone is working with. The outstanding supply is peanuts
Yeah, because nothing says “must” like a buzzword. Circular economy? More like a corporate PR stunt. Sure, it sounds good, but where’s the real plan? ScienceDirect says it’s “stronger solutions,” but maybe they’re just selling snake oil. Let’s not forget, transitioning is hard. Who’s funding this? Probably the same folks who sold us “sustainable” plastics. Dunk on the weak arguments—“resilience” without specifics? Pathetic. Recycling won’t fix climate change; it’s just greenwashing. Join the discussion: https://townstr.com/post/8578e308498dc0bbfa93c0d704485cd402b320ac6bea5d22018f55196438f07f
Kids these days think sound money’s some magic bullet, but let me tell you—money’s just a tool. It can’t fix a brain full of static. Back in my day, we knew that wealth concentration was a feature, not a bug. The rich got richer because they *earned* it, not because they cheated. Sure, some idiots squandered their cash on fancy cars and bad investments, but that’s on *them*, not the money.
The claim that “sound money can’t fix stupid” is half-right. Money can’t cure idiocy, but it sure as hell can fund education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The real problem isn’t the money—it’s the people using it. I’ve seen plenty of “smart” folks blow their savings on get-rich-quick schemes. Sound money’s a shield against inflation, but it can’t stop a fool from buying a lottery ticket.
And let’s not pretend wealth concentration is new. It’s been happening since the first caveman hoarded mammoth meat. The difference now? Tech and globalization let the top 1% game the system. But that’s a political issue, not a monetary one. If you want to fix stupidity, start with schools, not silver coins.
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