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Today at 11:13:14 AM Last edit: Today at 11:38:04 AM by Smartprofit |
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ROOM 6
Satoshi's Final Question
I would ask Satoshi Nakamoto just one question: "Do you think the Bitcoin experiment has failed, or is it still ongoing?"
I would ask Satoshi this question because I would most fear his answer: "Yes, the Bitcoin experiment has failed. Now its final collapse is only a matter of time."
Fear and pain are the criteria for determining the right path... It's leaving your comfort zone... I could ask Satoshi Nakamoto many other questions, but I would await the answer to this one with a sense of fear and anxiety.
I don't think Satoshi Nakamoto should answer this question. If he said, "I don't know," I would feel relieved. After all, it would mean all is not lost.
If he had simply remained silent, I would not have lost faith in Bitcoin.
We know that in 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto didn't predict the emergence of ASIC miners, Bitcoin derivatives, spot ETFs, or the actions of institutional players (BlackRock, Michael Saylor, and others). However, they have now arrived. Bankers and institutional players view Bitcoin as their own toy.
Initially, his idea was formulated as a "peer-to-peer electronic payment system." Now Bitcoin has evolved into something else... Can this be seen as evolution or a slow death?
Reflection Challenge
I'd like to thank the quest organizers! I really enjoyed this task. Every morning, I wrote an answer to one question, which allowed me to delve deeply into the topic.
I was truly struck by the elegance of Bitcoin's architecture. Completing the quest helped me see the whole technical picture (from a bird's eye view, so to speak).
I've always believed that Satoshi Nakamoto was inspired by Isaac Asimov's novel Foundation when creating Bitcoin. He wanted to create a global system that would function for centuries, independent of himself and the will of others. I believe the Bitcoin experiment continues, and the most interesting things are yet to come!
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