Paradigm

The Lindy Effect is a simple but powerful idea: for non-perishable things (like technologies or ideas), every additional day of survival increases their expected future lifespan. A book that has been in print for 100 years is likely to be in print for another 100 years. A technology that has been used for 50 years […]

One of the most popular – and controversial – models for predicting Bitcoin’s price is the Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model. Created by the pseudonymous analyst PlanB, the model uses Bitcoin’s scarcity (measured as the ratio of existing supply to new production) to predict future price levels. While the model has been remarkably accurate in the past,

Bitcoin was designed to be a neutral, borderless, censorship-resistant monetary network. But its very existence has profound geopolitical implications. As Bitcoin grows from a niche experiment to a trillion-dollar asset class, it is reshaping the global balance of power in ways that are only beginning to be understood. The Dollar’s Dominance Since the end of

While much of the Bitcoin conversation in the West focuses on price speculation and ETF approvals, the most transformative impact of Bitcoin is happening in the developing world. For billions of people in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and other regions, Bitcoin is not an investment – it is a lifeline. The Problem: Financial Exclusion

In August 2020, a software company called MicroStrategy made an announcement that would change the trajectory of Bitcoin forever. The company announced it had purchased $250 million worth of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The man behind the decision was CEO Michael Saylor, and he was just getting started. Who Is Michael Saylor? Michael

On September 7, 2021, El Salvador made history by becoming the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. President Nayib Bukele’s bold move sent shockwaves through the global financial system and ignited a debate that continues today: can a nation-state successfully adopt a decentralized currency as its money? Why El Salvador?

Bitcoin’s history can be divided into two distinct eras: before and after 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented monetary stimulus, and the subsequent institutional adoption of Bitcoin fundamentally changed the narrative around digital gold. Understanding this shift is essential for understanding where Bitcoin is headed. Pre-2020: The Wild West Before 2020, Bitcoin was still largely viewed

Inflation is often called the cruelest tax. It erodes the purchasing power of your savings silently, gradually, and inevitably. While central banks target a “healthy” 2% annual inflation rate, the real-world impact of rising prices on food, housing, and energy is often much higher. For savers, inflation is a slow-motion emergency. Bitcoin offers a way

On January 10, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking a watershed moment in Bitcoin’s history. For the first time, investors could gain exposure to Bitcoin through traditional brokerage accounts – no wallets, no private keys, no crypto exchanges required. The approval represented the culmination of a decade-long

Bitcoin poses a unique challenge for regulators. It is not a company that can be shut down, not a person that can be arrested, and not a physical object that can be seized. It is a protocol – a set of rules enforced by math and maintained by a global network of volunteers. How do