5 myths around BTC and how to dispel them
Despite being more than 15 years old, Bitcoin (BTC) still faces skepticism from media experts, market analysts and even ordinary people. Have you ever encountered someone who dismisses Bitcoin as a scam or claims that its value is unsubstantiated? In our new Cointelegraph video, we debunk five of the most prevalent misconceptions about Bitcoin.
One of the most common anti-Bitcoin talking points is that BTC has no “intrinsic value”.
It is true that, unlike fiat currency, Bitcoin is not backed by a central bank, and its value is not derived from traditional cash flows or publicly traded shares. However, dismissing Bitcoin's intrinsic value ignores the unique features that make it valuable: decentralization and borderlessness, efficient global exchange of value, and scarcity, which make it an attractive hedge against currency collapse.
Another widespread charge is that Bitcoin operates like a Ponzi scheme, with early adopters profiting from subsequent investors until the scheme collapses.
While it's true that early Bitcoin adopters amassed wealth as the digital asset rose in value, comparing Bitcoin to a Ponzi scheme ignores a crucial difference: Bitcoin operates in a decentralized network without any central controlling body. This decentralized nature thwarts any attempts by malicious actors to seize control.
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