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The Divergence of Bitcoin: A Story of Two Narratives
When the average person conjures an image of Bitcoin, they frequently think of BTC, a variant soaring in value and widely traded. It is often assumed that BTC, the current standard of digital currency, aligns with the revolutionary vision outlined in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original white paper. This popular notion, however, is a misconception. The reality is that Bitcoin has seen a tumultuous journey marked by a fundamental misalignment with its original mission of creating a low-cost, efficient global cash system.