Charles Hoskinson, CEO and founder of IOG, the development firm behind Cardano, has raised concerns about the long-term viability of Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. In a recent widely-circulated interview, Hoskinson emphasized that Bitcoin cannot survive without the broader crypto industry.
Hoskinson’s statement was a response to Bitcoin proponents who believe that the asset has reached a point where it no longer depends on the wider crypto ecosystem. According to Hoskinson, Bitcoin relies on the crypto industry, including exchanges and other infrastructure, for its survival. However, he also noted that the entire crypto ecosystem can thrive without Bitcoin.
Hoskinson acknowledged Bitcoin’s status as digital gold but argued that it is essentially just a token with a deflationary monetary policy. He suggested that Bitcoin could be replaced by another digital asset that offers comparable or superior security at any time. Hoskinson highlighted Cardano’s seven-year effort to develop a secure proof-of-stake (PoS) protocol as an example of the ecosystem’s pursuit of a secure consensus protocol with Bitcoin’s properties.
However, Hoskinson expressed frustration that the Bitcoin community dismissed these efforts as a scam and failed to recognize the potential of such technology. He believes that Bitcoin, which he sees more as a religion than an ecosystem, will struggle to survive in the long term without growth, adaptation, and change.
Drawing a parallel with Microsoft’s loss of market dominance due to changes in the technology market, Hoskinson warned that Bitcoin could face a similar fate. As the industry progresses and focuses on innovation outside the Bitcoin network, BTC could lose its market dominance.
Hoskinson has been vocal about Bitcoin’s technological flaws in the past. He has criticized the community for its failure to bring innovations to the network, stating that Bitcoin is its own worst enemy.
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