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15. Bitcoin of the Lambs

15. Bitcoin of the Lambs

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Using a Mental Modeling approach borrowed from Hannibal Lecter of Silence of the Lambs, Jeremy and Myron discuss Bitcoin.

4-level model of Bitcoin:

  • Essence
    • Protocol
  • Function
    • Ledger
  • Characteristics
    • Cryptographically secure
    • Fixed supply
    • Decentralized
    • Intangible
      • Something you know, not something you have
    • Novel
  • Role
    • Bitcoin is money
    • Characteristics of a Money Commodity
      • Scarce
      • Fungible
      • Divisible
      • Portable
      • Transferrable
    • Functions of Money
      • Store of value
      • Medium of Exchange
      • Unit of account
    • What about the Regression Theorem?
      • Bitcoin had subjective value to early adopters because of its novelty and its recognizable monetary potential
      • The theory and historical understanding of money was well established – we didn’t need a slow evolution from commodity to money. It was very fast because it was obvious to some people.
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