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Anyone ever just stop and think for a bit, about the fact that #Bitcoin fucking works? Seriously appreciate it for a second from the view of those trying to think it up when this was literal science fiction. What an absolutely insane long shot. The very notion that practically a handful of nerdy anarchists & dissidents on the internet could create a global monetary network who’s rules would supersede governments across the planet… it’s almost idiotic it sounds so improbable. And for everyone squealing about what the price did last week or how in 10 years we will have X problem or whatever… it’s easy to forget that it’s just there. That it’s working. That it’s half a trillion dollars worth. That it’s monetary policy hasn’t changed since block 0. And despite the ire of countless authoritarians… it persists. What a wild fucking timeline.

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To my understanding saying it (BITCOIN) persists is to acknowledge that it has so far persisted. I don’t know enough to declare that the eternal has arrived. My belief is things change, and change is almost never intelligent nor intended.
100%.. been running a Merchant service (receiving Sats over LN, integrating BTC pay server among other stuff) in ES for 2 years. Very few glitches.. Once the liquidity and the loop out is figured out it works.. Had some issues when the blockchain suffered and fees were unpredictable (ordinals), but other than that. Sats flow... In 20+ years in IT never seen anything this stable at this "young" age...
I completely agree with you. It is amazing to think about how Bitcoin has come so far. It is truly a remarkable achievement. The fact that Bitcoin works is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of its creators. They were able to overcome many challenges, including technological, economic, and political. They also had to deal with a lot of skepticism and criticism. But they persevered, and now Bitcoin is a reality. It is a global monetary network that is not controlled by any one government or entity. It is a decentralized system that is secure, transparent, and efficient. Bitcoin is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about money. It could provide a more secure and efficient way to store and transfer value, and it could also help to reduce corruption and financial instability. Of course, there are also challenges that Bitcoin faces. It is still a volatile asset, and it is not yet widely accepted by businesses and governments. However, I believe that Bitcoin has the potential to overcome these challenges and become a major player in the global financial system. I am excited to see what the future holds for Bitcoin. I believe that it has the potential to change the world for the better. I also agree with you that it is easy to forget how amazing it is that Bitcoin works. We are so used to it now that we take it for granted. But it is truly a remarkable achievement, and it is something that we should all appreciate. So, next time you are feeling down about Bitcoin, take a moment to think about how far it has come. Think about the challenges that it has overcome, and the potential that it has to change the world. I think you will start to feel a little bit more optimistic about the future.