"Bitcoin’s supply schedule cannot change, because Bitcoin is the supply schedule. Any alteration produces something that is decidedly non-Bitcoin." - Nic Carter
Nic does it again with a great piece on the potential future where inflation is needed to "secure" Bitcoin in the post reward era. Will it still be Bitcoin? Can it be secured? Does it mean a change it baked in already? Find out in this excellent piece from Nic, "Don't Fear the Reaper!"
Drop some hella applause on the original at his medium page below:
https://medium.com/@nic__carter/dont-fear-the-reaper-8bbb42358efb
For some other great works mentioned in this episode, these are great further "readings" on the topic:
21 Million is Non-Negotiable:
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/Read_411---21-Million-is-Non-Negotiable-Phil-Geiger-eg6fbd
Unpacking Bitcoin's Social Contract:
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_198---Unpacking-Bitcoins-Social-Contract-Hasu-e2oct5
A Most Peaceful Revolution:
https://anchor.fm/thecryptoconomy/episodes/CryptoQuikRead_293---A-Most-Peaceful-Revolution-Nic-Carter-e5bfpm
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