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Saylor's Idea: Burning Bitcoin Keys to Increase Value

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


MicroStrategy founder, Michael Saylor, suggested the idea of burning Bitcoin keys upon a holder’s death, claiming it to be a 'gift' for the entire Bitcoin community.

Saylor's Support for the Idea

Michael Saylor stated that burning private Bitcoin keys upon a holder's death would permanently remove access to the tokens, reducing the total BTC supply. This approach is akin to halving, but in this case, all Bitcoins under private keys disappear permanently. The main objective of this proposal is to ensure Bitcoin's value increase, benefiting all holders.

Saylor called this proposition a 'gift to the entire Bitcoin community.'Michael Saylor

Significance of Bitcoin Scarcity

Bitcoin's value heavily relies on its scarcity, as only 21 million Bitcoins can ever be mined. Saylor's suggestion of destroying Bitcoin upon death aligns with the narrative of scarcity as a core value driver. This, as Saylor mentions, is a 'pro rata contribution to everyone in the world who owns Bitcoin.' As per BiTBO, 19,924,481.25 Bitcoins exist, implying that 94.878% of the token’s lifetime supply has been issued.

Discussion and Criticism of Saylor’s Proposal

Saylor's proposal has sparked considerable debate within crypto circles. Some view the act of burning Bitcoin upon death as wasteful and contrary to principles of financial inclusion and utility, which are fundamental to Bitcoin's ethos. Additionally, there is concern about potential distortion of the Bitcoin ecosystem if large holders adopt this practice. However, some supporters call this idea 'next-level diamond hands.'

Michael Saylor’s proposal to burn Bitcoin keys upon death has sparked mixed reactions in the crypto community, highlighting the ongoing impact of scarcity on cryptocurrency value.

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