Thursday, June 25, 2015

Is Bitcoin a Religion?

A recent article by Filip Martinka delivers a damning characterization of the cryptocurrency world: we are a bunch of cultists, acting against our self-interest, religiously promoting something and trying to draw others into it as a means to expand its influence. The article takes the typical characteristics of a cult and breaks them down alongside the characteristics of Bitcoiners. Here are some of the things that, according to Martinka, make us cultists: The group is preoccupied with bringing in new members. The group is preoccupied with making money. The group has a polarized us-versus-them mentality, which may cause conflict with […]

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