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This decentralization represents a massive, planet-scale proof of work, akin to the pyramids or the Great Wall—structures built through immense collective effort, now encoded into digital form. Bitcoin, through proof-of-work, becomes a symbol of trust and resilience, difficult to replicate or attack.
The Power of Decentralization and Market Freedom
Understanding the interplay of incentives and market dynamics reveals the extraordinary power of free markets enabled by cryptocurrencies. The speaker claims that today’s markets are more open and free than ever, unbound by nation-states or centralized authorities, offering unprecedented liquidity and cross-border financial interactions.