A Different Approach to Wealth in a Bitcoin World

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#1May 30, 2020, 12:50 PM
I’m all for people being rich and owning businesses, as long as they’re not selfish about it. But capitalism seems to ignore societal welfare. It's all about profit and individual gain. Can Bitcoin change that?
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mr_novaMember
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#2May 30, 2020, 01:15 PM
Totally agree, it’s a deep topic. The idea of humble capitalism in a Bitcoin world is intriguing. But isn’t it really about how humans think? Tech alone won’t fix greed or the hunger for power.
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0xMinerNewbie
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#3May 30, 2020, 02:46 PM
I’m confused by this connection to Bitcoin. Capitalism has flaws, sure, but it’s working for a lot of people. It’s all about practicality. Not every rich person is humble, but there are plenty of poor folks who are just as selfish.
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ryan42Member
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#4May 30, 2020, 04:28 PM
Haha, right! Idealistic views won’t get us anywhere. Communists tried to create their version of an ideal society and failed. What makes you think Bitcoin will change that?
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boss777Senior Member
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#5May 30, 2020, 09:42 PM
Bitcoin changes the game; there are no gatekeepers. Anyone can jump into the Bitcoin pool without needing permission. Capitalism thrives on profit, not equality. So, expecting rich Bitcoin holders to share their wealth seems naive.
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byte_2015Member
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#6Jun 1, 2020, 02:28 AM
In a world where being broke is like a curse, we can’t judge how someone uses their wealth as long as it doesn’t hurt others. But let’s be real, most wealthy people end up using their money for themselves.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#7Jun 1, 2020, 08:33 AM
You can't have it both ways. Wanting people to be rich but also saying they should share their wealth is contradictory. If they earned it, who are we to dictate how they spend it?
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samlaserFull Member
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#8Jun 1, 2020, 12:20 PM
Capitalism isn’t responsible for human flaws like greed; those are just part of being human. Even in times without capitalism, greed existed. Changing the system won’t change human nature.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#9Jun 1, 2020, 04:11 PM
The goal of capitalism is profit, so the idea that rich Bitcoin investors are humble just because they bought in is silly. People boast about their Bitcoin, and humility isn’t a byproduct of wealth.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#10Jun 1, 2020, 09:27 PM
It’s a tough problem. Capitalism fuels innovation through self-interest. Universal income sounds good, but doesn’t it also encourage laziness?
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#11Jun 2, 2020, 03:33 AM
You don’t get to dictate how people spend their own money. That’s why Satoshi created Bitcoin to let people control their own funds. It’s a huge middle finger to traditional banking.
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k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#12Jun 2, 2020, 02:58 PM
Bitcoin doesn't define good or bad people. It just creates a level playing field. Sure, it can help with fairness, but it won’t make people moral. Wealth becomes harmful when it's abused.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#13Jun 2, 2020, 05:07 PM
To be honest, no economic model is perfect. Bitcoin or capitalism, it’s all about the integrity of the people involved. Accountability matters. Bitcoin can promote responsibility, but it’s not a magic solution for humility.
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#14Jun 4, 2020, 09:45 AM
Bitcoin is just a currency backed by a ledger. It fits into any economy. Many companies grew not from greed but from genuine interest in providing value.
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#15Jun 4, 2020, 03:17 PM
Tech evolution doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process. From basic phones to smartphones, there were many steps in between. Don’t rush the narrative.
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#16Jun 5, 2020, 11:44 PM
Bitcoin promotes transparency. It’s all out there on the blockchain, which can encourage honesty. But wealth can still be created without exploiting others, unlike fiat systems.
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maxorbitMember
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#17Jun 6, 2020, 04:47 AM
Lol, Bitcoin is capitalism! It’s simple: have money, buy coins; don’t have money, watch others get rich. No wealth redistribution, no handouts. Just pure market dynamics.
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coin07Full Member
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#18Jun 6, 2020, 02:13 PM
I disagree. Bitcoin and capitalism are fundamentally different. Bitcoin can empower individuals, but it’s been painted as a criminal tool by some. Fiat is just as bad for corruption.
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#19Jun 7, 2020, 12:30 PM
It’s hard to imagine a rich person living solely for others’ benefit. Businesses need to prioritize revenue to survive. Bitcoin holders benefit too; it’s not all about altruism.
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chain1337Hero Member
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#20Jun 7, 2020, 01:22 PM
Worlds apart? Nah, Bitcoin embodies capitalism! No handouts, no favoritism. Everyone’s in it together, whether you have a million or ten bucks.
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