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# Bitcoin # Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the first [crypto asset](cryptoasset.md) investment. Used as a vehicle for [speculation](speculation.md) and [gambling](gambling.md). Bitcoin is the first [crypto asset](cryptoasset.md) investment developed in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto.
## Properties ## Properties
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Bitcoin is a [greater fool theory](greater-fool-theory.md) asset. Bitcoin is a [greater fool theory](greater-fool-theory.md) asset.
Bitcoin is a form of [gambling](gambling.md).
Bitcoin is a [non-productive](productive-asset.md) investment. Bitcoin is a [non-productive](productive-asset.md) investment.
Bitcoin has a negative [expected return](expected-return.md). Bitcoin has a negative [expected return](expected-return.md).
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Bitcoin is allegedly a [sound money](sound-money.md) in the [Austrian economics](ideologies/austrian-economics.md) school of thought. Bitcoin is allegedly a [sound money](sound-money.md) in the [Austrian economics](ideologies/austrian-economics.md) school of thought.
Bitcoin is a [bubble](bubble.md). Bitcoin is based on [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md).
Bitcoin investing is a [negative-sum game](zero-sum-game.md).
Bitcoin has a [narrative economics](../claims/narrative-economics.md) based on [libertarianism](ideologies/libertarianism.md), [regulatory arbitrage](regulatory-arbitrage.md) and aspirations of [private money](private-money.md).
Bitcoin shares a payout structure similar to a [Ponzi scheme](ponzi-scheme.md).
Bitcoin is based on an energy intensive [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md).

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# Dogecoin # Dogecoin
A [memecoin](memecoin.md) [cryptoasset](cryptoasset.md) based on a joke about the Shibu variety of dogs. A [memecoin](memecoin.md) [cryptoasset](cryptoasset.md) based on a joke about the Shibu variety of dogs.
Dogecoin is an example of a crypto asset with no political imaginaries, no [currency](currency.md) narrative, no pretense of [use-value](use-value.md), no [fundamental-value](fundamental-value.md), and no narrative economics whatsoever. it is a pure manifestation of the [greater-fool-theory](greater-fool-theory.md) with an investment thesis rooted purely in financial nihilism. Dogecoin is part of a larger class of investments based around a collective dog theme.
Dogecoin is part of a larger class of nihilistic investments based around a collective dog theme.
## Properties ## Properties
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Dogecoin has a negative [expected return](expected-return.md). Dogecoin has a negative [expected return](expected-return.md).
Dogecoin is a [security](security.md). Dogecoin is based on the [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md).
Dogecoin is a [bubble](bubble.md).
Dogecoin investing is a [zero-sum game](zero-sum-game.md).
Dogecoin has a [narrative economics](../claims/narrative-economics.md) based on [financial-nihilism](ideologies/financial-nihilism.md)
Dogecoin shares a payout structure similar to a [Ponzi scheme](ponzi-scheme.md).
Dogecoin is based on an energy intensive [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md).

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# US Dollar # US Dollar
The US dollar The US dollar is the currency of the United States and acts as a [reserve currency](reserve-currency.md) for international commerce.
## Properties ## Properties
The dollar is a [currency](currency.md). The dollar is a [currency](currency.md).
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The dollar is not a [security](security.md). The dollar is not a [security](security.md).
The dollar is issued by a [central-banks](central-banks.md). The dollar is issued by a [central banks](central-banks.md).

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Ethereum is a [greater-fool theory](greater-fool-theory.md) asset. Ethereum is a [greater-fool theory](greater-fool-theory.md) asset.
Ethereum is a form of [gambling](gambling.md).
Ethereum is a [non-productive](productive-asset.md) investment. Ethereum is a [non-productive](productive-asset.md) investment.
Ethereum has a negative [expected return](expected-return.md). Ethereum has a negative [expected return](expected-return.md).
Ethereum is a [security](security.md). Ethereum is a [security](security.md).
Ethereum is a [bubble](bubble.md).
Ethereum investing is a [negative-sum game](zero-sum-game.md).
Ethereum has a [narrative economics](../claims/narrative-economics.md) based on [technosolutionism](ideologies/technosolutionism.md), [libertarianism](ideologies/libertarianism.md), [regulatory-arbitrage](regulatory-arbitrage.md) and aspirations of [private-money](private-money.md). Ethereum has a [narrative economics](../claims/narrative-economics.md) based on [technosolutionism](ideologies/technosolutionism.md), [libertarianism](ideologies/libertarianism.md), [regulatory-arbitrage](regulatory-arbitrage.md) and aspirations of [private-money](private-money.md).
Ethereum shares a payout structure similar to a [Ponzi scheme](ponzi-scheme.md). Ethereum is based on the [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md).
Ethereum is based on an energy intensive [consensus algorithm](consensus-algorithm.md) known as Proof of Work [mining](mining.md).

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# Gold
Gold is a precious metal sometimes used as investment and historically as coinage for [currency](currency.md).
## Properties
Gold is not a [currency](currency.md).
Gold is a [speculative](speculation.md) investment.
Gold has no [fundamental value](fundamental-value.md).
Gold has [use value](use-value.md) in jewellery and electronics.
Gold has no [income-cashflows](income-cashflows.md).
Gold is a [non-productive](productive-asset.md) investment.

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# Narrative Economics # Narrative Economics
Ethereum has a [narrative economics](../claims/narrative-economics.md) based on [technosolutionism](ideologies/technosolutionism.md), [libertarianism](ideologies/libertarianism.md), [regulatory arbitrage](regulatory-arbitrage.md) and aspirations of [private money](private-money.md).
Bitcoin has a [narrative economics](../claims/narrative-economics.md) based on [libertarianism](ideologies/libertarianism.md), [regulatory arbitrage](regulatory-arbitrage.md) and aspirations of [private money](private-money.md).
Dogecoin is an example of a crypto asset with no political imaginaries, no [currency](currency.md) narrative, no pretense of [use value](use-value.md), no [fundamental value](fundamental-value.md), and no narrative economics whatsoever. it is a pure manifestation of the [greater fool theory](greater-fool-theory.md) with an investment thesis rooted purely in [financial nihilism](ideologies/financial-nihilism.md).

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* [Regulatory arbitrage](../concepts/regulatory-arbitrage.md) * [Regulatory arbitrage](../concepts/regulatory-arbitrage.md)
* [Central bank digital currency](../concepts/cbdc.md) * [Central bank digital currency](../concepts/cbdc.md)
***
### Claims ### Claims
Explore crypto and "web3" in terms of the claims made about it. Explore crypto and "web3" in terms of the claims made about it.
1. [Is bitcoin a currency?](/claims/is-bitcoin-currency.md) **Better Economy**
2. [What type of asset is a crypto token?](/claims/what-type-of-asset.md)
3. [How do we value a crypto token?](/claims/valuation-model.md) * [Is bitcoin a currency?](/claims/is-bitcoin-currency.md)
4. [Are crypto assets a systemic risk to the economy?](../claims/systemic-risk.md) * [Are crypto assets a risk to the dollar?](../claims/threaten-dollar.md)
5. [Are crypto tokens a negative-sum investment?](/claims/negative-sum.md) * [What type of asset is a crypto token?](/claims/what-type-of-asset.md)
6. [Are crypto tokens a predatory investment?](../claims/predatory-investments.md) * [How do we value a crypto token?](/claims/valuation-model.md)
7. [Is bitcoin the basis for a new gold standard?](../claims/digital-gold.md) * [Are crypto assets a systemic risk to the economy?](../claims/systemic-risk.md)
8. [Is bitcoin mining harmful to the environment?](../claims/environmental-footprint.md) * [Is bitcoin the basis for a new gold standard?](../claims/digital-gold.md)
9. [Are crypto assets a risk to the dollar?](../claims/threaten-dollar.md) * [Are crypto assets a bubble?](../claims/is-bubble.md)
10. [Are crypto assets legal?](/claims/legality.md)
11. [Is crypto a solution for the unbanked?](/claims/crypto-unbanked.md) **Financial Inclusion**
12. [What is the narrative economics of crypto assets?](../claims/narrative-economics.md)
13. [Is web3 the next generation of the internet?](../claims/new-internet.md) * [Is crypto a solution for the unbanked?](/claims/crypto-unbanked.md)
14. [Is web3 even a well-defined term?](../claims/well-defined.md) * [Are crypto assets legal?](/claims/legality.md)
15. [Why does crypto have such a weird subculture?](/claims/weird-culture.md) * [Are crypto tokens a predatory investment?](../claims/predatory-investments.md)
16. [Is web3 decentralized?](../claims/crypto-decentralized.md) * [Are crypto tokens a negative-sum investment?](/claims/negative-sum.md)
17. Is web3 green? * Why do people invest in crypto tokens?
18. Why do people invest in crypto tokens? * Is crypto providing faster payment rails or better remittance services?
19. [Are crypto tokens a means to counter authoritarianism?](../claims/authoritarianism.md) * [Why does crypto have such a weird subculture?](/claims/weird-culture.md)
20. Are crypto tokens a means to accelerate the collapse of capitalism?
21. [Are crypto assets a bubble?](../claims/is-bubble.md) **Solving Public Goods Problems**
22. Is web3 a means to dismantle the American tech hegemony?
23. Is crypto bringing about the "financialization of everything"? * [Is bitcoin mining harmful to the environment?](../claims/environmental-footprint.md)
24. Is crypto providing faster payment rails or better remittance services? * Is crypto bringing about the "financialization of everything"?
**Financial Innovation**
* [Is web3 even a well-defined term?](../claims/well-defined.md)
* Is web3 green?
* [Is web3 decentralized?](../claims/crypto-decentralized.md)
* [Is web3 the next generation of the internet?](../claims/new-internet.md)
**Creative Destruction**
* Is web3 a means to dismantle the American tech hegemony?
* Are crypto tokens a means to accelerate the collapse of capitalism?
**International Politics**
* [What is the narrative economics of crypto assets?](../claims/narrative-economics.md)
* [Are crypto tokens a means to counter authoritarianism?](../claims/authoritarianism.md)
***
## Contextual ## Contextual
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* [Video Interviews](/guide/interviews) * [Video Interviews](/guide/interviews)
* [Recent News Stories](/notes/recent-events.md) * [Recent News Stories](/notes/recent-events.md)
***
## Ideologies ## Ideologies
Explore crypto and "web3" in terms of different perspectives on politics and economics. Explore crypto and "web3" in terms of different perspectives on politics and economics.
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* [Accelerationism](../concepts/ideologies/accelerationism.md) * [Accelerationism](../concepts/ideologies/accelerationism.md)
* [Cryptoanarchism](../concepts/ideologies/cryptoanarchism.md) * [Cryptoanarchism](../concepts/ideologies/cryptoanarchism.md)
***
## Supporting Concepts ## Supporting Concepts
Understand the deeper theoretical concepts behind the technical and economic claims. Understand the deeper theoretical concepts behind the technical and economic claims.