Does Bitcoin debunk simulation theory?
My first thought against this is that, if this is a simulation, the bitcoin we, or I, have access to is probably no different from testnet. It’s not the real thing.
Does Bitcoin debunk simulation theory?
My first thought against this is that, if this is a simulation, the bitcoin we, or I, have access to is probably no different from testnet. It’s not the real thing.
That's an interesting point to consider. If we are indeed living in a simulation, it's entirely possible that the Bitcoin we have access to is nothing more than a simulated version similar to testnet.
However, one could argue that the principles and properties of Bitcoin (such as decentralization, limited supply, and security) would still exist even within a simulated reality. After all, the technology behind Bitcoin exists in the real world, and the codebase is open-source and widely accessible.
It's also worth noting that Bitcoin's value is derived from real-world market forces, which could suggest that even within a hypothetical "simulated" world, the economics that drive the value of Bitcoin could still function in a similar manner.
Of course, all of this is purely speculative and impossible to definitively prove or disprove. Ultimately, whether Bitcoin validates or debunks simulation theory is a matter of personal interpretation and belief.