$BTC
Think about Bitcoin
1. Lost bitcoins disappear forever
It is estimated that between 3 to 4 million bitcoins (around 15-20% of the total supply) have been lost forever due to:
Loss of private keys
Forgotten wallets
Deaths without estate planning
This makes Bitcoin scarcer than the 21 million supply cap suggests.
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2. Bitcoin has no "headquarters" or CEO
Unlike companies, Bitcoin is decentralized:
It is run by a global network of miners and developers.
No single person or group controls it.
Even if a country bans Bitcoin, the network continues elsewhere.
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3. Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet remains untouched
Satoshi Nakamoto's wallet, the creator of Bitcoin, contains about a million bitcoins - estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars - but has never been moved or spent.
This adds mystery and credibility to the decentralized nature of Bitcoin.
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4. Bitcoin is programmable (via scripts)
Most people think that Bitcoin is only for sending/receiving value, but:
It contains a programming language that allows for simple smart contracts.
Examples: Multi-signature wallets, time-locked transactions, and more.
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5. Bitcoin can be used without the internet
In extreme cases (like internet outages), Bitcoin can be:
Sent via radio signals
Transferred via satellite (Blockstream Satellite)
