The 'new proletariat' created by Bitcoin is stirring controversy — they are discarding traditional assets like houses and cars, converting all their savings into Bitcoin, and becoming global digital nomads. This group migrates around the world like migratory birds, working remotely in cafes in Bali, living under the auroras in Iceland, and building a decentralized collaborative network through blockchain technology.
Supporters argue that this is a revolution of freedom in the digital age:
- Bitcoin breaks geographical limitations, allowing ordinary people to achieve financial freedom
- The 'on-demand rental' lifestyle is more convenient and flexible than traditional assets
- A code-based rule system replaces legal frameworks, making everyone the master of their own wealth
Opponents, however, point out potential crises:
- Bitcoin prices are extremely volatile, and ordinary people could lose everything overnight
- This group of 'digital nomads' enjoys services provided by traditional workers (renting, delivery, logistics) without having to bear social responsibilities
- When private keys become the passport for the new elites, ordinary people find it even harder to rise
The core of this controversy lies in:
Is Bitcoin a tool for breaking down class barriers, or is it a driver of a new caste system? When some become 'digital aristocrats' by hoarding coins, many others are excluded because they cannot understand the code. Are we truly moving towards universal freedom, or are we constructing another form of inequality?
