Beyond the many usual critiques, in this context "owning bitcoin" doesn't mean much, barely a step above having a hoard of hidden gold bars.
While it is indeed more "on the internet" than precious metals, possessing that speculative-asset does not provide any special niche, ownership, or control over the broader, er, cybernetic means of production.
Beyond the many usual critiques, in this context "owning bitcoin" doesn't mean much, barely a step above having a hoard of hidden gold bars.
While it is indeed more "on the internet" than precious metals, possessing that speculative-asset does not provide any special niche, ownership, or control over the broader, er, cybernetic means of production.