TD₿: Bitcoin and Time Preference
TL;DR Fixing the Money Gives Individuals the Ability to Plan for the Future
Hey Bitcoiners,
I recommend checking out this article written by WartimeBitcoin. He makes the case that fixing the money fixes an individuals’ relationship with the future, thereby lowering average time preference and kickstarting a virtuous cycle.
Enjoy!
Tick tock next block,
Cory Klippsten
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