The Illusion of Value
Your assets seem to be going up. But what if your money is just going down? Scroll to see the world through a new lens.
The Problem with the Measuring Stick
The money we use (fiat currency) has an unlimited supply. When more is created, the value of your savings goes down. Bitcoin was created with a fixed, unchangeable supply to solve this problem.
Fiat Currency (USD)
∞
Unlimited Supply
Value controlled and diluted by central authorities.
Gold
?
Scarce, but Growing Supply
New gold is mined each year. Hard to move and verify.
Bitcoin
21M
Absolutely Finite Supply
Value secured by mathematics on a decentralized network.
The Great Repricing
When you measure assets with a perfect yardstick, a new picture emerges. This is what happens when we price common assets in Bitcoin instead of dollars.
U.S. House Price: A Tale of Two Currencies
The price of a house in dollars (USD) goes up. The price of the same house in Bitcoin (BTC) plummets. This shows the house isn’t gaining value; the dollar is losing value.
10-Year Performance vs. Traditional Assets
Even strong performers like the S&P 500 stock index can’t keep up. The data shows how much a $100 investment would have grown in each asset over a decade.
How is This Possible?
Bitcoin’s value is secured by a process called “Proof-of-Work.” Instead of a bank, a global network of computers validates every transaction, making it transparent and tamper-proof.
1.
Transaction is Broadcast
A payment is sent to the network.
2.
Miners Compete
Computers race to solve a math puzzle to verify the transaction.
3.
Block is Created
The winner adds the transaction to the public ledger (blockchain).
4.
Transaction Confirmed
The payment is complete, secure, and irreversible.