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The message? The content of Bitcoin transactions is fundamentally unconstrainable. It can be sent over any medium, anywhere in the world, without fear of interception or censorship.
The Media and the Message: Historical Context
Andreas draws a historical analogy: the medium is the message. He traces the evolution from Gutenberg's printing press to television, film, and social media, emphasizing how each technological shift broadened the scope of expression.
He explains that early media limited what could be communicated—costly, controlled, and exclusive. As technology democratized access, media became less about grandeur and more about volume and immediacy.