All-Time Great Bitcoin Articles
by Robert Breedlove (@Breedlove22)
Robert Breedlove's article "The Number Zero and Bitcoin" explores the profound impact of zero on mathematics and compares it to Bitcoin's influence on finance. Just as the concept of zero was a revolutionary invention in mathematics, Bitcoin introduces absolute scarcity to money, fundamentally altering economic systems. Breedlove argues that both zero and Bitcoin are not just additional elements to their respective systems but are transformative innovations that redefine them.
by Jesse Myers (@Croesus_BTC)
Humans uniquely triumphed over Neanderthals due to a genetic mutation enhancing abstract thought, causing us to value scarcity, such as rare seashells. This trait enabled early humans to create shell-based proto-money, allowing large-scale cooperation beyond tribal limits. Money facilitated denser populations, inter-tribal trade, and societal complexity, providing a crucial evolutionary advantage. Bitcoin represents the ultimate form of scarcity—absolute scarcity—perfecting humanity’s long-standing fascination with scarce assets. Myers concludes that our species' defining trait is the appreciation of scarcity, making Bitcoin a "once-in-a-species" innovation.
by Alex Gladstein (@gladstein)
Alex Gladstein’s article explores the hidden costs of the U.S.-led petrodollar system, arguing it sustains dollar dominance through political deals rather than market forces. He outlines how this system has propped up dictatorships, fueled war, weakened the U.S. middle class, and hindered global environmental progress. The petrodollar’s survival, he claims, depends on oil demand and military enforcement. As global power shifts and alternatives emerge, Bitcoin presents a neutral, decentralized monetary alternative. A Bitcoin standard could end reliance on fossil fuels and authoritarian alliances, offering a fairer global financial system.
by Nic Carter (@nic__carter)
In "A Most Peaceful Revolution," Nic Carter describes Bitcoin as a peaceful rebellion against state monetary control. Unlike traditional political movements, Bitcoiners bypass government systems entirely, creating a decentralized currency that resists inflation, censorship, and capital controls. Carter emphasizes Bitcoin's strength stems from the community's philosophical commitment to economic freedom and decentralization.
by Robert Breedlove (@Breedlove22)
Robert Breedlove’s Masters and Slaves of Money is a sweeping philosophical and historical critique of central banking and fiat currency. He argues that money is fundamentally a representation of human time and that central banks, by monopolizing money creation, effectively steal time and wealth from the public. Drawing parallels between historical instances of monetary manipulation—like the use of counterfeit aggry beads and cloth strips in the African slave trade—and modern fiat currencies, Breedlove contends that inflation is a form of covert slavery. He positions Bitcoin as an incorruptible alternative to fiat money, framing it as a tool of economic truth, individual sovereignty, and peaceful rebellion against financial oppression.
by Jeff Booth (@JeffBooth)
Jeff Booth’s article The Greatest Game argues that the current fiat monetary system is incompatible with accelerating technological deflation and is nearing systemic collapse. Attempts to preserve it—through debt, manipulation, and suppression of failure—undermine capitalism and free markets. Booth posits that Bitcoin offers a 10x advantage as a decentralized, deflationary system aligned with technological progress. He presents it as a peaceful, bottom-up alternative capable of replacing the monopoly system and enabling shared prosperity. Ultimately, he urges readers to understand Bitcoin not just as an investment, but as a societal shift toward freedom and abundance.
by Parker Lewis (@parkeralewis)
This article series lays out a compelling case for Bitcoin as the most sound and equitable form of money ever created. It begins by establishing Bitcoin’s foundational principles—scarcity, security, and antifragility—while debunking myths about volatility, energy use, and legality. The series emphasizes that Bitcoin’s uniqueness lies in its truly finite supply and censorship-resistant nature. It contrasts Bitcoin with the inflationary and centralized fiat system, especially the U.S. dollar. Ultimately, it frames Bitcoin not just as a technology, but as a peaceful revolution and rational alternative for a fairer financial future.
by Tuur Demeester (@TuurDemeester)
This report draws parallels between the Protestant Reformation and today’s emerging Bitcoin revolution, both sparked by dissatisfaction with monopolistic systems and enabled by disruptive technologies. The current global financial system mirrors the Catholic Church’s rent-seeking dominance, while Bitcoin represents a decentralized alternative powered by cryptography and millennial-driven adoption. As Bitcoin matures, it could revolutionize saving, lending, insurance, and even life annuities, echoing past economic innovations like Amsterdam’s Wisselbank and VOC shares. Cultural shifts—like doctrines of self-custody and financial sovereignty—mirror the ideological rebellions of the past. Ultimately, the report suggests we may be witnessing a peaceful, tech-enabled reformation that reshapes global finance.
by Pierre Rochard (@BitcoinPierre)
Rochard argues Bitcoin's adoption will come from speculative attacks on fiat, not consumer choice. As Bitcoin's value rises, investors will borrow fiat to buy Bitcoin, leading to hyperbitcoinization. This economic feedback loop could make Bitcoin the world's dominant currency.
Just look at the speculative attack of Michael Saylor to see the amazing foresight Pierre had in 2014
by Allen Farrington (@allenf32)
Allen Farrington's article series, "Wittgenstein's Money," delves into the philosophical and economic aspects of money, particularly in the context of Bitcoin's emergence. Farrington challenges traditional definitions of money, which typically include being a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value. He argues that these definitions are static and fail to account for the dynamic process of a new form of money developing these characteristics over time. Using thought experiments inspired by philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, Farrington illustrates how money evolves in response to human action and uncertainty about the future. He suggests that Bitcoin, despite its volatility and nascent adoption, exhibits properties that could allow it to fulfill the functions of money as it matures and gains broader acceptance.
Great thought experiment: How would a new form of money behave on its way to becoming a global reserve currency? As it turns out: Quite similar to how Bitcoin behaves!
by Alex Gladstein (@gladstein)
Alex Gladstein’s article critiques the dismissal of Bitcoin by Western elites, arguing that their financial privilege blinds them to its global value. He highlights stories from Nigeria, Sudan, and Ethiopia, where citizens use Bitcoin as a lifeline against inflation, corruption, and authoritarian control. These real-world use cases contrast with critiques that label Bitcoin as worthless or dangerous. For many outside the dollar-dominated world, Bitcoin provides access to financial tools and freedom. The article calls on skeptics to "check their financial privilege" and see Bitcoin through the eyes of the global majority.
by Alex Gladstein (@gladstein)
The article highlights how France still controls the economies of 15 African countries through the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency system that limits sovereignty and enables exploitation. Activists like Fodé Diop and Farida Nabourema are promoting Bitcoin as a decentralized, open-source alternative to break free from this system. They see Bitcoin as a tool for financial liberation, offering individuals control over their money without reliance on governments or colonial powers—a potential "currency of decolonization."
by Jesse Myers (@Croesus_BTC)
The article discusses the reasons behind the resistance of highly educated and successful professionals, referred to as the 'yuppie elite,' to Bitcoin. It explores the correlation between intelligence, trust in the system, and the adoption of Bitcoin, suggesting that the yuppie elite's trust in existing systems and their social insularity contribute to their dismissal of Bitcoin.
by Lyn Alden (@LynAldenContact)
Lyn Alden’s article explores how advances in communication sped up transactions faster than settlements, leading to the rise of fiat currencies over gold. This shift enabled centralized, credit-based systems and monetary debasement. Bitcoin, as a fast, scarce, and decentralized asset, is presented as a potential solution. The future of money may depend on whether Bitcoin can remain resilient as fiat systems face growing pressure.
by Jesse Myers (@Croesus_BTC)
In "Bitcoin's Full Potential Valuation," Jesse Myers argues that Bitcoin's true market is the entire global asset landscape as a superior "store-of-value" asset. Due to its absolute scarcity and decreasing supply growth, Bitcoin uniquely appreciates in value over time, outperforming traditional assets like gold, bonds, and real estate. Myers estimates Bitcoin could capture up to 25% of the roughly $900 trillion global asset market, implying a potential valuation of about $10 million per Bitcoin in today’s terms, highlighting its enormous investment potential despite volatility.
Even Michael Saylor is a fan and regularly uses Jesse's visuals from this article in his presentations.
by Allen Farrington (@allenf32) & Anders Larson
This document is a detailed analysis of the philosophical, technical, and economic aspects of cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin, arguing that these alternatives face significant challenges in achieving decentralization and financial viability.
by Nic Carter (@nic__carter)
In It’s the Settlement Assurances, Stupid, Nic Carter argues that the key value of a blockchain is its ability to guarantee that transactions won’t be reversed. He explains that Bitcoin offers the strongest settlement assurances due to its high miner rewards and dominance over its hash function. In contrast, many other blockchains are more vulnerable despite faster block times. Carter urges users and exchanges to evaluate security based on economic cost to attack, not just the number of confirmations.
by Brandon Quittem (@Bquittem)
The article 'Bitcoin is a Decentralized Organism (Mycelium)' by Brandon Quittem explores the analogy between Bitcoin and the fungal kingdom, specifically focusing on how Bitcoin's decentralized nature mirrors the mycelium networks of fungi.
by Hasu (@hasufl)
Hasu’s article explores Bitcoin through the lens of social contract theory, arguing it operates on a collective agreement like fiat money does. Unlike traditional systems governed by states, Bitcoin's rules are upheld by its users and network consensus. This decentralized "social contract" gives Bitcoin its legitimacy and resilience. Hasu urges skeptics to evaluate Bitcoin not as a tech product, but as a new kind of social and economic institution. The article invites deeper reflection on trust, governance, and the foundations of monetary systems.
by Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo’s “Shelling Out: The Origins of Money” traces the deep evolutionary roots of money to early human behaviors like collecting, gifting, and trading durable objects. He argues that primitive collectibles—like shells, beads, and tools—served as early forms of money by enabling cooperation, reciprocity, and wealth transfer in societies lacking formal writing or institutions. These objects helped overcome trust and memory limitations, reducing transaction costs in trade, inheritance, marriage, and conflict resolution. Szabo shows how money evolved from symbolic tokens to more sophisticated forms like coinage. Ultimately, money emerged not from governments but from human social evolution.
by Gigi
The essay “Bitcoin Is Time” explores how Bitcoin is not just money, but a revolutionary way of measuring and anchoring time in the digital world. Gigi argues that in the digital realm, where data can be copied endlessly and instantly, keeping track of “what happened when” is essential — and incredibly hard. Unlike physical tokens, digital money must rely on ledgers, which require a reliable concept of time.
Bitcoin solves this by inventing its own decentralized clock: block time. Through proof-of-work and the chaining of blocks, Bitcoin creates an irreversible, verifiable sequence of events — a timechain. This allows all network participants to agree on a common history without a central authority.