Before the ocean and the earth appeared — before the skies had overspread them all — the face of nature in a vast expanse was naught but chaos uniformly waste. It was a rude and undeveloped mass, that nothing made except a ponderous weight; and all discordant elements confused, were there congested in a shapeless heap.
An Introduction to Bitcoin is an attempt to explain as many of the pieces of the puzzle, within the confines of a small book. It is a guide, if you will, for those who wish to walk the path laid out for us by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Bitcoin miners are the dung beetles of the energy world and the ultimate waste reduction tool. As long as there is waste in the energy sector, there will be economic incentives to mine bitcoin with the energy that no one else wants or can use.
Before conquering Mars, we need to conquer outer space. For only in outer space can we have global control over the planet below, the hallmark of a Type 1 status civilization on the Kardashev scale.
Most people prefer custodial convenience over personal responsibility, resulting in bitcoin IOUs and paper-based shenanigans. And you know what? That's fine.
Beyond bitcoin's status as a speculative investment, there exists a compelling argument for actively wielding it, unlocking and embracing the power it bestows upon individuals and communities alike.