Thirteen years ago, on a now-defunct website, blogger Sean Lynch made a bold prediction: Bitcoin’s impending demise. His “Bitcoin obituary” titled “Why Bitcoin can’t be a currency” argued that the cryptocurrency lacked the necessary mechanisms to handle market fluctuations, and would eventually succumb to worthlessness. However, history has proven otherwise, with Bitcoin defying all odds and experiencing a staggering 15 million percent surge in value since Lynch’s pessimistic proclamation.

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In his controversial post, Lynch argued that Bitcoin’s lack of government backing would lead to its downfall, contrasting it with the backing of government currencies, which, in his view, were supported by force. He highlighted the power of governmental intervention, emphasizing the ability of central banks to manipulate demand and supply through tools like taxation. Lynch’s arguments seemed grounded in the belief that economies required such interventions to maintain stability.

Contrary to Lynch’s prediction, Bitcoin has not only survived but thrived, becoming a global financial sensation and disrupting traditional financial systems. Its resilience has been a testament to its underlying technology and the growing disillusionment with traditional financial institutions, particularly in the face of global economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures.