Re: Anyone can create a cryptocurrency, but can anyone create another Bitcoin?
Yes, nothing is impossible in this world, and that includes creating another Bitcoin. Basically, if someone were a genius and tried the same thing as Satoshi, it would certainly be possible. However, I believe it's incredibly difficult to replicate Bitcoin, and no one has even been able to do so yet. So, in essence, Satoshi is a truly brilliant individual or group of individuals. While it's certainly possible that someone could create a system similar to Bitcoin, I'm certain it won't be as good as Satoshi's. Furthermore, people's beliefs will certainly vary greatly, as Satoshi clearly didn't create Bitcoin solely for profit. This adds value to Bitcoin, something that other coin creators can't replicate. Therefore, I believe Bitcoin remains unrivaled.
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My burning question; is Bitcoin's biggest advantage its scarcity, technology or simply the fact that a lot of persons from different continents and races have decided to believe in it?
Of course, it's because of its technology, its scarcity, and its decentralized nature. I think these are the main reasons why so many people invest in it. Because it's very rare for any asset to offer this kind of value to its investors; only Bitcoin can.