Conclusion at the end of the article:

Proof Is the New Standard Bitcoin was born out of a financial crisis fueled by opaque risk and trusted third parties. Proof of Reserves isn’t a compliance checklist—it’s a return to the reason Bitcoin exists.

For public companies holding Bitcoin, proof is now a proxy for seriousness. It tells investors: we didn’t just adopt BTC—we understand what it demands. We’re not here to speculate. We’re here to build.

If you’re holding Bitcoin for its security, prove it’s secure. If you’re holding Bitcoin for your shareholders, show them it’s real. If you’re holding Bitcoin to escape fiat risk, don’t recreate fiat opacity.

Proof of Reserves is not just about credibility. It’s about capital discipline, investor protection, and strategic leadership.

Let’s make it the standard.