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wawan20123 (he got nuked)
Hello Bitcoiners!
2025 has arrived, and Bitcoin is still very much alive but is it still THE leader in crypto?
Weve seen a lot over the past few years:
- Institutional adoption (BlackRock, ETFs)
- Lightning Network improvements
- Growing dominance over altcoins
- Increasing regulatory pressure worldwide
- ...and constant debate over environmental impact
Some say Bitcoin is "digital gold" now and shouldn't try to be used for daily transactions. Others believe it MUST evolve to stay relevant in the real world economy.
So Id love to hear your thoughts:
🔸 Is Bitcoin still king in 2025 or is it just one of many options now?
🔸 Do you personally use BTC for payments, or just hold it?
🔸 Is mass adoption still possible, or is BTC now mainly a store of value?
🔸 Can Bitcoin compete with newer chains in terms of speed and utility?
Lets get a proper discussion going! 👇
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Excellent take, @wawan20123 I really like your point about Bitcoin being both a store of value and a medium of exchange. These functions can absolutely coexist, and in fact, that dual nature is probably what makes BTC so unique compared to fiat or even gold.
As for competition I think you're spot on again. Many of the new chains do feel like theyre built for hype cycles or short-term profit rather than truly innovative use cases. Bitcoins strength isnt just in being first its in being reliable, transparent, and secure.
Still, I wonder could it be possible that some of these newer projects, even if they start off as copycats or quick-cash grabs, accidentally stumble upon features or models that BTC could learn from or integrate in the long term?
What would you say is one area where BTC could still improve or evolve if not speed, then maybe UX, scalability, or integration into real-world platforms?
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Thanks for the detailed reply, @wawan20123!
Totally agree Bitcoins dominance in market cap and volume is still unmatched. Its not just first-mover advantage anymore its about long-term resilience and trust.
Regarding payments I feel the same. BTC feels more like a long-term asset, especially with rising adoption among institutional investors. Most of my everyday payments still go through fiat too.
As for speed and utility, youre right confirmation times are acceptable for many cases. And with Lightning Network getting better each year, BTC might soon surprise a lot of people who doubt its flexibility.
Would be interesting to see if more merchants adopt BTC directly in the next 23 years. Maybe then itll truly become both digital gold and real money.
What do you think is missing for that to happen faster?
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Great summary! You're absolutely right the approval of the Bitcoin Spot ETFs marked a historic turning point. It wasn't just a market pump; it was a huge signal of institutional legitimacy. The fact that BTC hit new all-time highs even before the halving
thats a first.
Also, if the reports about the U.S. considering Bitcoin strategic reserves are confirmed were looking at a whole new geopolitical layer being added to BTC's importance. Combine that with Putins statements on decentralization, and Bitcoin is no longer just a financial asset it's turning into a political one.
And yet
I still think its worth asking if Bitcoin is still the king not because I doubt it, but because it opens the door to analyze what makes it the king *now*, in this post-ETF, post-halving world.
What do you think will define Bitcoins dominance in the next phase? Is it more about institutional trust, global political influence, or retail-level adoption?
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Totally fair perspective I think a lot of long-time holders have naturally shifted toward viewing BTC as digital gold. Its stable, battle-tested, and trusted.
Newer chains definitely offer more speed and flexibility, especially for everyday payments or smart contract use cases. But I think thats okay Bitcoin doesnt have to do it all anymore. Its strength lies in security, scarcity, and decentralization the things you *dont* want to change too quickly.
Still, with improvements like Lightning and layer-2 solutions, BTC may eventually find its own way back into everyday transactions without compromising its core values.
Do you think Bitcoin should focus more on utility again, or just lean into its role as the anchor of the crypto world?
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