“You’re telling me this thing burns energy just to update a ledger? What’s the point?”
I hear that one a lot.
The energy debate.
The “Ponzi” narrative.
The idea that Bitcoin is just a game of “buy low, sell high” — and then dump on the next guy.
But here’s the thing:
Most people who say that haven’t looked beyond the headlines.
And that’s fair — I didn’t either, at first.
The First Glance: Price Action
When you enter the world of Bitcoin, it’s usually because of the price.
It’s volatile. It’s exciting. It promises upside.
So you hold.
You wait.
You sell higher.
Repeat.
That’s what it looks like in the beginning — a speculative asset for the bold or the lucky.
But Then Something Clicks
You start to notice something different.
People aren’t just buying Bitcoin.
They’re using it.
They’re spending it.
They’re building around it.
Communities are popping up with Bitcoin circular economies.
Merchants are accepting it directly.
And in some cases — people would rather spend Bitcoin than sell it.
That’s when you realize:
This isn’t just an asset. It’s a movement.
Financial Systems Are Paying Attention
You know what’s even more telling?
When major U.S. banks and fintech platforms begin letting people borrow against their Bitcoin.
That’s not a meme anymore. That’s validation.
Suddenly, Bitcoin is stepping into its next identity:
A store of value that you don’t need to sell.
A new kind of collateral.
A financial tool that gives people options the traditional system never offered.
It’s Not About Getting Rich
It’s about financial independence.
It’s about owning your money without the rules constantly changing.
It’s about a monetary system that doesn’t penalize savers, inflate away your purchasing power, or depend on trust in fallible institutions.
If You’re Still Skeptical…
That’s okay.
Skepticism is healthy. But it should come with curiosity.
Before you write Bitcoin off, read these two books:
- The Bullish Case for Bitcoin by Vijay Boyapati
- The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
Even if you don’t agree with everything, at least you’ll understand what you’re disagreeing with.
Because while critics argue over energy use or call it a scam…
Bitcoin keeps evolving.
It keeps building.
It keeps working.
Final Thought: Change is Already Here
The real question is…
Will you understand it before it becomes obvious?