AI and Bitcoin: Will Scarcity Survive?

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its_bridgeFull Member
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#1Oct 12, 2019, 01:05 PM
Hey guys, checked out what Elon Musk said about AI ending scarcity and making life easier. He thinks retirement savings may become useless because AI will handle everything. Got me wondering, how does this affect Bitcoin? Will it lose value?
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j0hn.ga5Newbie
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#2Oct 12, 2019, 02:37 PM
AI might change how we look at demand and what we're comparing it to. If costs drop, one Bitcoin could buy more stuff, even if its dollar value fluctuates. But ownership still matters and that’s what Bitcoin has.
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0xN1njaSenior Member
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#3Oct 12, 2019, 08:52 PM
Totally agree with you. AI won't change Bitcoin's scarcity but could shift demand. New cryptos might pop up with AI, but they won’t compare to Bitcoin. The original always holds the top spot.
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satoshi_vaultFull Member
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#4Oct 12, 2019, 10:46 PM
You mean abundance of Bitcoin? There are only 21 million of them ever. With billions of people, how is there gonna be an abundance? Bitcoin will stay scarce, especially with more people getting into it.
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its_bridgeFull Member
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#5Oct 13, 2019, 02:03 AM
Dude, I think you're missing the point. AI is not just a study tool; it's set to replace many jobs soon. It's evolving fast, and it'll impact how we see resources, including Bitcoin.
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satoshi_vaultFull Member
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#6Oct 13, 2019, 04:35 AM
That’s not what I meant. I get that AI can create abundance, but Bitcoin is still about scarcity. They don't really affect each other. The whole fiat inflation thing is real, though.
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its_bridgeFull Member
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#7Oct 13, 2019, 06:46 AM
You gotta read Musk’s thoughts more carefully. AI will solve problems, creating abundance of goods and services. That makes things like money less valuable. Bitcoin will still be scarce, no doubt.
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gmfrensMember
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#8Oct 13, 2019, 10:50 AM
What’s your take on Bitcoin’s supply? It’ll always be limited, no matter what tech comes along. AI can't change the system or how people feel about Bitcoin. So Musk’s views? Not really relevant.
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satoshi_vaultFull Member
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#9Oct 13, 2019, 12:52 PM
You misquoted me. Just add a close quote and it’s fixed. And quoting without context is kinda spammy. Plus, the sources you shared say AI brings abundance, but Bitcoin stays scarce.
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its_bridgeFull Member
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#10Oct 13, 2019, 02:26 PM
I didn’t say AI will create Bitcoin. Chill. If AI creates abundance, it could devalue other things, but not Bitcoin. I’m just saying it’s about perception, not supply.
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satoshi_vaultFull Member
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#11Oct 13, 2019, 05:43 PM
So, if AI leads to more Bitcoin in the market, does that mean prices drop? You seem to hint at that. But Bitcoin’s limitations don’t change. Scarcity is still there.
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its_bridgeFull Member
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#12Oct 13, 2019, 06:06 PM
I see your point now. When something's not desired, even a little can seem like too much. If demand shifts, then that could affect how we value Bitcoin.
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nova69Member
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#13Oct 13, 2019, 08:23 PM
AI could actually make Bitcoin stronger. If money becomes easier to print, Bitcoin may shine brighter as a protective asset. The supply is fixed, and that won’t change.
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alexsatNewbie
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#14Oct 13, 2019, 10:35 PM
Is Musk just trying to cash in on the hype? His companies are into AI, so it’s no shock he’s pushing this narrative. But AI won’t create infinite abundance, not really.
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#15Oct 14, 2019, 01:01 AM
People are expecting too much from AI. It’ll impact digital stuff but not something like Bitcoin with its capped supply. Scarcity is here to stay.
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real_ninjaSenior Member
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#16Oct 14, 2019, 06:58 PM
You bring up a solid point. Bitcoin's supply is fixed, but AI could reshape how we see its value. If savings become less necessary, that might shift how people look at BTC.
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coldgweiHero Member
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#17Oct 15, 2019, 12:26 AM
Scarcity doesn’t change with tech or innovations. Bitcoin’s amount is set and can’t be influenced by anything else. It’s all about its original design.
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0xMoonMember
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#18Oct 15, 2019, 05:34 AM
If you’re saying Bitcoin could get cheaper, what do you mean? I don’t think investors will jump ship for AI. Musk’s predictions? I think they don’t hold water.
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0xRocketMember
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#19Oct 15, 2019, 09:46 AM
AI might take decades to affect scarcity, if at all. Musk’s too optimistic sometimes. I’m sticking with Bitcoin and saving my cash.
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#20Oct 15, 2019, 10:03 AM
I never bought into Musk’s hype. He’s just another billionaire with grand ideas. AI won't create abundance because our greedy society thrives on limits.
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