Nassim Taleb Doubles Down: Bitcoin Is Just a “Technological Tulip”
By: cointribuneen|2025/05/04 18:30:03
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Bitcoin is a subject of debate. Nassim Nicholas Taleb maintains his outspoken tone. He calls bitcoin a “technological tulip.” His scathing post leaves no one indifferent. So, let’s dive into the heart of his attack to understand his criticisms. Technological tulip? Nassim Nicholas Taleb does not mince his words. In his latest article, he accuses bitcoin of arising from no economic need. For him, BTC follows a trend rather than real utility. He readily compares the phenomenon to the tulip bubble of the 17th century. Thus, he suggests that the value falls as soon as the craze fades. For Taleb, bitcoin lacks monetary foundation. He laments the absence of state recognition as a means of payment. According to him, the price would approach zero outside speculation. He believes that states have never embraced this asset to settle bills. Consequently, the crypto would be confined to a mere financial betting object. Finally, he points to bitcoin’s extreme volatility. He mentions brutal swings of more than 50% within a few days. For him, this instability rules out any hedge against a systemic crash. He rejects the idea of a safe haven . In fact, he nicknamed it a “fool detector” in a previous post. However, beyond these indictments, it is worth exploring what really drives bitcoin. Beyond the criticism: what really makes Bitcoin work Decentralization remains the cornerstone of Bitcoin. Each node in the network validates transactions without going through a single authority. Thus, trust relies on the algorithm and not on a third party. Hence, participants rely on coded rules. This model breaks traditional monetary monopolies. Security is based on Proof-of-Work. Miners dedicate huge energy resources to dig hashes. This competition makes forgery extremely costly. Consequently, no one can alter the chain without devoting prohibitive means. Finally, the bitcoin reward encourages maintaining the network’s honesty. Programmed scarcity strengthens bitcoin’s attractiveness. The protocol limits issuance to 21 million tokens. Successive halvings intensify the scarcity effect. Thus, bitcoin positions itself as a store of value against inflation. Moreover, adoption is expanding among investors and real-use cases. The world is watching.
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