Technically speaking, Bitcoin is a decentralized computer network. But this one has a special twist: Fearing inflation and currency devaluation, the first companies have exchanged parts of their account balances for Bitcoin. In El Salvador, Bitcoin has now become the second official state currency alongside the US dollar.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/philippsandner/2021/07/21/bitcoin-where-do-we-stand-in-summer-2021/Interesting read, the author clearly supports Bitcoin as a revolutionary breakthrough especially when he admits that
It's worth taking Bitcoin increasingly seriously.
That is what I have been constantly telling everyone I know about Bitcoin. Please, do not take my words, DYOR but please TAKE bitcoin seriously. A few of those who listened to me became bitcoin advocates or experts and I am very happy about that.
Anyway, the article is good recap of what has been 2021 so far with some key takeaways.