In this article, we examine the Bitcoin-centric version of the Bretton Woods III thesis. We explore Bitcoin’s role as digital gold, the critique of stablecoins and CBDCs through a decentralization lens, and the broader geopolitical and policy implications of a monetary order that may be partly anchored by a stateless asset. Along the way, we address the following key points:

1. The evolution from Bretton Woods I to II
2. Why Bitcoin matters for a potential Bretton Woods III
3. How stablecoins and CBDCs differ fundamentally from Bitcoin (and why that matters)
4. Geopolitical responses to a Bitcoin-based world
5. Risks, challenges, and counterarguments
6. Policy recommendations and future outlook

Our analysis aims to be accessible yet comprehensive, offering both journalistic narrative and policy-focused insights. By examining the data, historical context, and geopolitical jockeying, this article underscores how Bitcoin is no longer a fringe asset but rather a serious contender in shaping the monetary future.