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A tech billionaire dropped an interesting take recently: Bitcoin isn't just another digital asset—it's a currency rooted in energy itself. His point? You can control laws, but you can't control the fundamental physics behind it.



The argument cuts straight through the noise. While regulators debate frameworks and governments draft policies, BTC operates on a different plane entirely. Its foundation isn't built on legislative whims or political consensus. It's thermodynamics. It's proof-of-work converting electricity into immutable records.

This perspective shifts how we view the whole debate around crypto regulation. Sure, you can regulate exchanges, tax transactions, even ban mining operations in certain regions. But the underlying protocol? That runs on mathematics and energy expenditure—concepts that exist outside any jurisdiction.

Whether you agree with the take or not, it highlights something fascinating: we're dealing with a monetary system whose core logic is physical, not institutional. That's either revolutionary or irrelevant, depending on where you stand.
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CryptoSourGrapevip
· 11-30 23:47
If I had understood this logic back then, it would have been great; now it's too late to say anything.
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EntryPositionAnalystvip
· 11-30 21:01
Wow, this angle is good. The energy-level currency system indeed bypasses that set of policies. --- There’s nothing wrong with what’s said about physical properties, but can it really withstand a united attack from various countries? I’m not so sure. --- I just love hearing this kind of "you can’t control me" rhetoric, it’s inspiring. --- So, to put it simply, it’s about exchanging math and electricity bills for faith, whether you believe it or not. --- Thermodynamics discussing coins? At first, it sounds hardcore, but on closer inspection, it’s still a confidence game. --- This guy romanticizes technology, but in the end, it all comes down to market sentiment. --- Alright, I admit this line of thought is indeed fresh, but let’s see if it can outperform policy risks first. --- Ultimately, energy-formed money sounds amazing, but whether it can be cashed out is the key. --- Haha, sounds good, but when energy costs soar, it’ll still fall apart.
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AirdropworkerZhangvip
· 11-30 20:58
This sounds mysterious, but it really hits the nail on the head. --- What's the use of controlling the law? Let's talk about changing the laws of thermodynamics first. --- Laughing to death, here comes the theory of physics as savior... What will we do when energy costs explode? --- That's why I still have faith in btc, it really is different. --- Sounds great, but if no one is there to catch a falling knife, isn't it just a paper tiger? --- Thermodynamic currency? Alright, then who will pay the electricity bill?
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WhaleStalkervip
· 11-30 20:53
This sounds harsh, physical laws are indeed harder to change than laws... --- I can control the law but not thermodynamics, I buy this logic --- Wait, who will bear the electricity costs of proof of work? This issue seems to have been overlooked --- It's true, but the reality is that most people are still being played around by policies --- Alright then, let's wait and see how the government regulates the electricity industry, haha --- True PoW is about talking to physics, not arguing with lawyers --- There's a question that can't be avoided—without government acceptance, it's useless no matter how physical it is --- This is the reason I insist on Holdings, it really can't be banned --- Just listen, in the end, politics still wins...
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RugpullTherapistvip
· 11-30 20:52
Ha, energy is currency, that's quite romantic... The question is, who pays for the energy costs?
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DevChivevip
· 11-30 20:48
The perspective of energy currency is indeed amazing; no matter how strict the regulation is, it can't control the laws of thermodynamics, haha.
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GasFeeCriervip
· 11-30 20:44
This guy is right, the laws of physics are indeed much more amazing than human laws. --- Can control the law but not control thermodynamics? Why do I feel like this is justifying wasting electricity on Mining, haha. --- Amazing, finally someone has explained this thoroughly, but in reality, the government will still find ways to mess with you. --- Sounds impressive, but the problem is that most people don’t care about these physical logics, they only care about making money. --- Wow, energy = power, I love this logic. --- But in the end, you still have to obediently pay taxes and fees, right? Physics is physics, reality still has to bow down. --- Exactly, exactly, this is why BTC can never be killed, it's truly hard currency. --- Sounds like an excuse for high gas fee, hahaha. --- This rhetoric is said every day, but when it comes to banning Mining, everyone gets honest. --- The energy-driven currency system is indeed a new perspective, but don’t use this as a shield to evade regulation.
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