Bitcoin fast becoming a global religion system.

[Olotu20]

Bitcoin has become a religion even though Calling Bitcoin a religion is usually metaphorical, not literal. People say this because Bitcoin shows and displays many religion like social behaviors, Religion is one thing that is built around faith and believe system especially among long term believers. Just like in all religious circles there is a promise based on a believe system which exists and is always based on the long term because in religious beliefs you will have to believe and follow all the practices of the said religion to the end before getting your reward. Bitcoin too doesn't promise you short term benefits but long term gain Based on faith and believe and adhering to laid down principles which are provided by the Bitcoin BlockChain.

Here are some reasons why Bitcoin is now seen as a religion.


Bitcoin Has Foundational Beliefs (Dogma)

Religions are built on core truths that followers don’t easily compromise.
Bitcoin has similar non negotiable principles which includes a fixed supply of 21 million, just as heaven the central anchor that is central to all religions organizations you can only get twenty one Bitcoin, this is seen from the holy books from the bitcoin white paper.

Decentralization (no central authority)

One of the pillars upon which Bitcoin is standing on is Decentralization just like on religious circles were there are key pillars which all faith systems are built on, Bitcoin could be regarded as a religion because of the fact that no central authority controls Bitcoin. Owning Bitcoin means you are free of control and manipulation from governments, Banks etc.

Censorship resistance.

One key elements that has made Bitcoin to gain acceptance ever since it's launching is censorship to resistance based on the way that the Bitcoin BlockChain is programmed to function for any Bitcoin transactions to be made complete such transaction has to have proof of work which makes the entire process reliable and not possible to manipulate. One of the golden rules when it comes to the holy books of Bitcoin is Don’t trust, verify to a Bitcoiner  these aren’t opinions they’re axioms. Questioning them often meets strong resistance, like questioning doctrine in a faith system.

 Satoshi Nakamoto = A Prophetic Figure

Most religions begin with a mysterious founder whose absence strengthens belief systems and thesame could be seen with the figure of Satoshi has remain a big anonymous mystery ever since launching Bitcoin he has stepped aside for believers all over the world to proof their faith by believing and trusting the process. Satoshi never cashed out Left the system to the people his writings the white paper,  are studied like scripture by millions all over the world. mystery amplifies reverence, there is no leader to corrupt, challenge, or replace.

 The White Paper as Scripture

The Bitcoin white paper plays a role similar to holy texts such as the Bible and Quaran Quoted verbatim in debates,Used to justify protocol decisions.Treated as the original, uncorrupted truth many Bitcoin arguments end with the statements that’s not what the white paper says.

Rituals and Practices.

One of the characteristics of any many religious practices is the ritual that are observed and this could also be seen in the life of Bitcoiners which engage in repeated behaviors that, look like rituals such ritual includes
HODLing through crashes.
Dollar cost averaging (weekly/monthly buying)
Running a node
Self-custody (cold wallets)
Celebrating halvings every four years.
The Bitcoin halving is especially religious in naturecounted down globally, celebrated, and believed to usher in a new economic era.

 Moral Framework. Good vs Evil.

Religions often divide the world morally. Bitcoin does something similar
Good.
Saving.
Long-term thinking.
Self sovereignty.
Proof-of-work.
Personal responsibility.

Evil
What Bitcoin is against are endless Money printing,Central banks controlling the funds of people, Bitcoin is against Inflation as it fights against the role of inflation.In countries like Nigeria, where inflation directly affects survival, this moral framing feels very real, not abstract.

Evangelism and Missionary Behavior.

Just like in religious circles were believers has to constantly hold crusade to win over souls to the kingdom, there is something similar when it comes to Bitcoiners because, Bitcoiners don’t just invest they preach and teaches about what they believe to others in a view to opening their eyes to the reality on ground by accepting Bitcoin. Just like what we are doing in the forum here explaining Bitcoin during crashes, teaching Bitcoin to people both physical and online which takes the forms of Writing threads, articles, and guides.

 Heresy and Excommunication

Bitcoin culture punishes deviation from the core Idea of Bitcoin in ways such as
Altcoins = “shitcoins”
Centralized crypto = heresy.
Proof of stake = moral corruption.
Selling too early = lack of faith.

 Promise of Salvation (Not Heaven but Freedom)

Even though Bitcoin doesn’t promise heaven it promises
Protection from inflation.
Financial sovereignty.
Freedom from corrupt systems.
A fairer monetary future.
 For many developing countries like Nigerians,  Venezuelans, and others, Bitcoin isn’t speculation it’s economic salvation.

[Olotu20]

I made mention of it in the thread that, Relating Bitcoin adoption level to that of religion is a metaphor rather than real actual event. This was used to draw out some important points and similarities especially in terms of the behavioral and believe systems that exist between the two. The concept of Bitcoin is more of a believe system because it will take conviction for anyone to adopt Bitcoin by way of investing in it. There are people who has not yet come to term with the concept of Bitcoin and so can't be convinced about Bitcoin, this is were a believe system comes to play we who have come to the realization of the potentials that Bitcoin has has come to believe in Bitcoin.