Inflation and Deflation of Price and Money Supply

[YUriy1991]

People are so used to inflation that they take it for granted. But this is not the case. Before Columbus discovered America, there was no inflation in the monetary system based on the metal standard (silver and gold). For centuries, the world has lived without inflation. When gold and silver from America flooded into Europe, it was only then that inflation appeared in Europe for the first time (food prices rose, followed by everything else).
After the complete abandonment of the gold standard, inflation began to rise at a tremendous pace. This is clearly seen in the example of the depreciation of the dollar, for example, over the past 100 years. Inflation makes people spin like a squirrel in a wheel. Moreover, it is ineffective for society as a whole. An inflationary economy is like a bicycle - if it stops (or someone pushes it), it will fall.
Can Bitcoin solve this inflation problem? Maybe. But bitcoin is a deflationary asset, which is also bad for the monetary system, as it leads to a complete cessation of monetary circulation. At the moment, there is no form of money at all that would be stable over time for a long time.

It seems that now, in 2025, the global community is increasingly familiar with Bitcoin. Thanks to the influence of news from social media platforms, people around the world are becoming more familiar with Bitcoin. Many young millennials are starting to invest in cryptocurrency, using Bitcoin as their primary reference. However, the problem is that some conservative older generations, who are still less interested in the technology Bitcoin offers, still view gold as a guarantee for their assets. However, if they were more open, Bitcoin could be the real gold of the future. If gold continues to be used as a guarantee against inflation, the consequence will be that more natural resources will be damaged in the future due to the increasing amount of gold mined by humans.
Wide public adoption of Bitcoin is the answer. In addition to addressing the challenge of inflation on asset values, Bitcoin can also save the earth from the increasingly worrying impact of mining on the environment in the future.

[Barrykbest]

People are so used to inflation that they take it for granted. But this is not the case. Before Columbus discovered America, there was no inflation in the monetary system based on the metal standard (silver and gold). For centuries, the world has lived without inflation. When gold and silver from America flooded into Europe, it was only then that inflation appeared in Europe for the first time (food prices rose, followed by everything else).
After the complete abandonment of the gold standard, inflation began to rise at a tremendous pace. This is clearly seen in the example of the depreciation of the dollar, for example, over the past 100 years. Inflation makes people spin like a squirrel in a wheel. Moreover, it is ineffective for society as a whole. An inflationary economy is like a bicycle - if it stops (or someone pushes it), it will fall.
Can Bitcoin solve this inflation problem? Maybe. But bitcoin is a deflationary asset, which is also bad for the monetary system, as it leads to a complete cessation of monetary circulation. At the moment, there is no form of money at all that would be stable over time for a long time.

It seems that now, in 2025, the global community is increasingly familiar with Bitcoin. Thanks to the influence of news from social media platforms, people around the world are becoming more familiar with Bitcoin. Many young millennials are starting to invest in cryptocurrency, using Bitcoin as their primary reference. However, the problem is that some conservative older generations, who are still less interested in the technology Bitcoin offers, still view gold as a guarantee for their assets. However, if they were more open, Bitcoin could be the real gold of the future. If gold continues to be used as a guarantee against inflation, the consequence will be that more natural resources will be damaged in the future due to the increasing amount of gold mined by humans.
Wide public adoption of Bitcoin is the answer. In addition to addressing the challenge of inflation on asset values, Bitcoin can also save the earth from the increasingly worrying impact of mining on the environment in the future.

Bitcoin doesn’t behave exactly like gold; its limited supply creates a deflationary tendency, but at the same time it’s borderless, instantly transferable and programmable. Those features give it monetary velocity that gold can’t match. The real question isn’t just gold vs Bitcoin but how people and institutions can build systems around a deflationary digital asset so money continues to circulate instead of sitting idle. That’s where payment layers, lending markets and other services on top of Bitcoin come in.

[Grace333]

People are so used to inflation that they take it for granted. But this is not the case. Before Columbus discovered America, there was no inflation in the monetary system based on the metal standard (silver and gold). For centuries, the world has lived without inflation. When gold and silver from America flooded into Europe, it was only then that inflation appeared in Europe for the first time (food prices rose, followed by everything else).
After the complete abandonment of the gold standard, inflation began to rise at a tremendous pace. This is clearly seen in the example of the depreciation of the dollar, for example, over the past 100 years. Inflation makes people spin like a squirrel in a wheel. Moreover, it is ineffective for society as a whole. An inflationary economy is like a bicycle - if it stops (or someone pushes it), it will fall.
Can Bitcoin solve this inflation problem? Maybe. But bitcoin is a deflationary asset, which is also bad for the monetary system, as it leads to a complete cessation of monetary circulation. At the moment, there is no form of money at all that would be stable over time for a long time.

It seems that now, in 2025, the global community is increasingly familiar with Bitcoin. Thanks to the influence of news from social media platforms, people around the world are becoming more familiar with Bitcoin. Many young millennials are starting to invest in cryptocurrency, using Bitcoin as their primary reference. However, the problem is that some conservative older generations, who are still less interested in the technology Bitcoin offers, still view gold as a guarantee for their assets. However, if they were more open, Bitcoin could be the real gold of the future. If gold continues to be used as a guarantee against inflation, the consequence will be that more natural resources will be damaged in the future due to the increasing amount of gold mined by humans.
Wide public adoption of Bitcoin is the answer. In addition to addressing the challenge of inflation on asset values, Bitcoin can also save the earth from the increasingly worrying impact of mining on the environment in the future.

Bitcoin doesn’t behave exactly like gold; its limited supply creates a deflationary tendency, but at the same time it’s borderless, instantly transferable and programmable. Those features give it monetary velocity that gold can’t match. The real question isn’t just gold vs Bitcoin but how people and institutions can build systems around a deflationary digital asset so money continues to circulate instead of sitting idle. That’s where payment layers, lending markets and other services on top of Bitcoin come in.

You’re absolutely right on that one bro. Gold has always been the traditional store of value, but it just can’t compete with the flexibility Bitcoin brings. The fact that Bitcoin is scarce like gold makes it powerful as a hedge, but the programmability and instant transfer part is what really sets it apart in this digital age..  People and institutions can actually build real systems around it instead of just letting it sit there.
That is why we are already seeing things like payment layers, lending platforms, and even experiments with DeFi on Bitcoin. Those extra layers give it movement, so it is not only about holding for the long term but also using it actively in an economy…

[DYOR+BTC]

The rate of inflation is getting alarming especially in African countries which the primary cause is considered to be corruption, over 80 percent of African countries blessed with mineral resources are been affected by the same problem and solution is yet to be found.
Corruption they say is the root cause of inflation which can not be controlled until corruption is properly managed, and to manage it some drastic decision must Be made to archive it for example,   in 2022 a young brave citizen of Burkina Faso called Abraham Traore  stood up to fight against corruption in the country which payed off by sudden increase in there GDP by 22 percent since he took of power and have reduced constant inflation in the country

[XOOMBOX]

The rate of inflation is getting alarming especially in African countries which the primary cause is considered to be corruption, over 80 percent of African countries blessed with mineral resources are been affected by the same problem and solution is yet to be found.
Corruption they say is the root cause of inflation which can not be controlled until corruption is properly managed, and to manage it some drastic decision must Be made to archive it for example,   in 2022 a young brave citizen of Burkina Faso called Abraham Traore  stood up to fight against corruption in the country which payed off by sudden increase in there GDP by 22 percent since he took of power and have reduced constant inflation in the country

Not only in Africa but also the main reason for inflation in many countries is corruption. The same thing is true in our country because we are facing same problem due to corruption. The reason is that when government funds are not used properly or resources are wasted, production does not increase but the prices of goods gradually increase. The way Abraham Traore in Burkina Faso has fought corruption and taken his country forward is a remarkable example because increasing GDP by 22 percent in a few years really proves how fast an economy can improve if there is transparency and low corruption. Similarly, the rest of our countries should follow the same path not only changing the government but also the people should be aware and always demand proper accountability. When the people are able to demand accountability from their government, corruption will decrease and money will be used properly in the public sector which will increase investment in education, infrastructure and industry and the overall situation of the country will improve which will gradually reduce inflation.

[fruktik]

Businesses, hard assets, comodities and real estate protect against inflation but have a high risk of regulaltion and low liquidity, you can't move the asset easily from a jurisdiction to an other.


Gold and Bitcoin are good vehicule to keep liquid value if the official currencies become restrict, both the digital and the cash form of it.

But you can move Bitcoin across any border and in unlimited amounts. No one will even know about it. Why carry a wad of cash when you can exchange Bitcoin through exchangers and receive cash on your card anywhere in the world, anytime? Personally, I like blockchain technology for this opportunity, and only then for all the other advantages. It's nice to know that at least something is working for the benefit of humanity.