The idea of bitcoin as a medium of exchange was at the center of its creation, eliminating the need for third parties for transacting. Discussions on social media now recall how Andreas Antonopoulos, a big bitcoin proponent, used it to promote bitcoin back in the day. But is it still relevant today? Bitcoin as a […]
Bitcoin’s Path to Money: Menger’s Theory and the Debate on Medium of Exchange vs. Store of Value
Over the past ten years, fervent supporters of digital currency have engaged in intense debates: Is bitcoin (BTC) designed as peer-to-peer electronic cash as illustrated in Satoshi’s groundbreaking white paper, or does it serve as a digital store of value, similar to gold? Additionally, a central question emerges regarding the primary role of money: should […]