If Bitcoin never happened would there be any kind of fucked up form of “crypto coins” or “crypto money” in the market to a similar degree as there is now? I understand that cypherpunks would still be doing the “divine work” but would there be any form of mainstream public adoption at this point?
25 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 3 Nov 2022
No - they are all dependent or started out dependent on Bitcoin's invention.
I also have a feeling that if Bitcoin fails so will all these other projects, because it seems to me they mostly survive on Bitcoin's halo.
"It's like Bitcoin, but with smarter contracts." "It's like Bitcoin, but it uses storage." "It's like Bitcoin, but with better privacy."
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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatRat OP 3 Nov 2022
So a true genesis point of creation. For me it is a fascinating idea to ponder after reflecting on White Paper day last Monday.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Hermit 3 Nov 2022
An energy based monetary system for humanity it was not optional. It would happen sooner or later no matter what, is like the discovery of the fire, the wheel or the invection of the steam machinery.
It was Satoshi who brought it to light and now it will be part of the human been until the end of its existance.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @pi 3 Nov 2022
Funny is, Satoshi was the first "shitcoiner". He co-created Namecoin, right?
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