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Crypto influencer: 'No cheaper, faster, or 'better' technology has' disrupted Bitcoin

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Crypto influencer: 'No cheaper, faster, or 'better' technology has' disrupted Bitcoin
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Simon Dixon, crypto investor and influencer | X

Simon Dixon, a cryptocurrency investor and influencer, said that over the past 16 years, more than 20,000 attempts have failed to disrupt Bitcoin with a "cheaper," "faster," or "better" alternative. Dixon made this assertion in a February 4 post on X.

"In 16 years, there have been over 20,000 attempts to disrupt Bitcoin yet no cheaper, faster, or 'better' technology has ever succeeded," said Dixon, crypto investor and influencer.

Dixon was responding to an X user who argued that nothing in technology is impossible to replicate, including Bitcoin. In his reply, he compared Bitcoin to the Internet, saying that while one could recreate the Internet, disrupting its network effect is nearly impossible unless one can "disrupt the entire concept."


Simon Dixon's post | X

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Bitcoin operates as a decentralized digital currency, independent of central banks or governmental control. According to Trust Machines, Bitcoin's decentralized network makes it highly resistant to attacks since no single entity controls the blockchain. It employs cryptographic methods such as asymmetric encryption to protect transactions and ensure user privacy. Transactions are immutable; once recorded, they cannot be altered, ensuring the integrity and transparency of the blockchain. Additionally, Layer 2 protocols like the Lightning Network enhance scalability without compromising security.

According to Forbes, Bitcoin is becoming a geopolitical asset by 2025, with governments and central banks worldwide discussing its role in national reserves. Under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, Bitcoin is being considered as a strategic reserve asset. Proposals for a U.S. Bitcoin reserve aim at enhancing economic stability and hedging against inflation. Once skeptical, Trump has shifted his stance and now aligns with supporters like Senator Cynthia Lummis, who argues that Bitcoin’s finite supply makes it a strong addition to national reserves. Countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Russia, Brazil, and Poland are also exploring Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

Dixon has invested in over 100 crypto companies including Kraken and Coinbase. He creates crypto content on X and YouTube and serves as CEO and co-founder of BnkToTheFuture, a regulated crypto securities business according to LinkedIn.

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