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Bitcoin Quote by Barry Silbert

“As the platform and protocol become more ingrained in society, get built into products and services, and basically become more of the mesh of society, just like the Internet, companies and people will need to own Bitcoin to play on its rails.” quote by Barry Silbert
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“As the platform and protocol become more ingrained in society, get built into products and services, and basically become more of the mesh of society, just like the Internet, companies and people will need to own Bitcoin to play on its rails.”

Barry Silbert

About This Quote

Source Interview: Bloomberg, 2023

Widespread adoption of Bitcoin will make it a foundational layer, similar to how the Internet underpins modern services, requiring ownership to participate.

In simple terms: Bitcoin will become a basic infrastructure.

Key Takeaway

Own Bitcoin to engage fully.

Themes

finance technology infrastructure adoption

Mood

optimistic cautious

Type

economic technological

When to use this quote

  • investment
  • business strategy
  • policy making
  • education

Key Concepts

cryptocurrency network effects

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will Bitcoin truly become a public utility?
  • How will inequality affect access?
A Different Perspective

Regulatory uncertainty may hinder universal adoption.

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