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Addressing a common question, the speaker asserts that Bitcoin is all of the above. It’s a technologically innovative, decentralized network that also functions as a borderless, fungible currency. The convergence of these aspects is essential: the network’s security relies on the value embedded in its currency, and the currency's utility depends on the network's robust architecture.
Furthermore, he critiques the tendency of many to view Bitcoin narrowly—either as a mere digital currency or just a blockchain system. Instead, he emphasizes that Bitcoin is a convergence of all three: an open, participatory network, a transformative currency, and a technological platform driving financial inclusion.