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Bitcoin es una posesión, no una propiedad
La propiedad surge de forma natural, mediante el trabajo (transformación de la materia) y mediante el intercambio pacífico de individuos. Es un concepto fundamental que permite la acción humana al permitir a los individuos satisfacer necesidades y navegar por la incertidumbre. Esto da como resultado que los recursos se utilicen de manera más eficiente, ya que los individuos que los poseen tienen un gran interés en hacerlo. En contraste, la necesidad de una definición legal de propiedad por parte de una autoridad central como el Estado puede resultar en que los recursos sean controlados por individuos que no tienen un gran interés en usarlos efectivamente. Esto puede conducir a ineficiencias y abusos, como podemos observar en todo el mundo.
"Los La economía humana y la propiedad tienen un origen económico común, ya que ambas tienen su razón última en el hecho de que hay bienes cuya cantidad disponible es menor que las necesidades de las personas, y por tanto la propiedad es lo mismo que la economía, no una invención arbitraria, sino la única solución práctica posible al problema que la naturaleza de las cosas, el ya mencionado desajuste entre la demanda y la cantidad disponible de bienes, nos impone para todos los bienes económicos – C. Menger (Principios de economía, p. 56).
Propiedad digital desafiante
Cuando se habla de la naturaleza de bitcoin, it's important to address its classification as property. Unlike traditional assets, bitcoin as a digital asset, cannot be classified as property, because digital "property" is a concept that paradoxically excludes itself. Digital "things” do not exist, they are information. Therefore, one can never own the “thing” itself. While one can be in possession of bitcoin and have complete control over it by being in control of the private key or seed that enables the initiation of bitcoin transactions, one can never own bitcoin.
La posesión no es propiedad y viceversa. En filosofía política y jurídica, se hace una distinción entre posesión (control), que Ludwig von Mises llama "propiedad cataláctica" o "sociológica", y propiedad, un concepto normativo, que Mises llama "propiedad jurídica"". One is factual, and one is normative. In addition, the digital nature of Bitcoin complicates the definition of ownership when multiple individuals possess the same seed. In such cases, legal frameworks are required to define ownership, underlining the need for a reassessment of the notion of digital property.
Bitcoin: A Paradigm of Digital Self-Sovereignty
Property is fundamentally a construct of the physical world and cannot be copied digitally. The importance of Bitcoin lies in establishing a paradigm of digital self-sovereignty that does not rely on authorities or legal systems. It centres around cryptographic control. This provides protection against invasions of privacy and ensures the protection of individual freedom. When stored in cold storage (offline), those bitcoin are the holder’s alone and are not at risk of confiscation or inflation by third parties. In addition, little can stop you from selling or taking bitcoin con usted.
Satoshi Nakamoto explaining the power of Bitcoin at $0.07, exactly 13 years ago.
Bitcoin: A Portable Store of Value
La portabilidad de bitcoin distinguishes it from physical assets like gold, real estate, or art. While physical assets can be easily confiscated, destroyed, or taxed, bitcoin's digital nature renders it highly portable. In times of conflict or flight, bitcoin holders can securely relocate with their wealth by memorising a seed phrase. This mobility empowers individuals to escape the vulnerabilities of legal ownership and preserve their assets independently. Bitcoin is permission-less and resistant to censorship.
Debido a su superioridad como depósito de valor, bitcoin has the potential to absorb a significant portion of the monetary premium that various forms of scarce goods have accumulated in the last decades under an inflationary monetary regime. This is especially relevant for real estate, as it has become the most widely used store of value under fiat. Around 67% de la riqueza mundial (330 billones de dólares) is stored in real estate today. A significant portion of that is likely to flow into Bitcoin over time.
Bitcoin's Absolute Scarcity
Bitcoin's unique feature of absolute scarcity sets it apart from other assets. New building land can be developed, new zoning laws may allow for more building space. A living artist can create more art. Gold production can increase when demand increases, and new gold can always be discovered. On earth and in space. The scarcity of bitcoin, however, is immutable. The finite supply of 21,000,000 is hard-coded into the protocol. The transparency of the open-source code ensures verifiability, reinforcing bitcoin's status as an absolutely scarce digital commodity.
Conclusión
Bitcoin is creating a paradigm of digital self-sovereignty, empowering individuals with full control over their wealth. Its inherent qualities, including portability, absolute scarcity, and cryptographic control, position it as a formidable store of value. It offers a new paradigm that aligns with the libertarian principles of the Austrian School of Economics. As societies navigate an evolving economic landscape, Bitcoin's role in securing productivity and promoting individual freedom becomes increasingly vital.
La habilidad para valor de la tienda separarse del mundo físico es tan importante como la separación del dinero y el Estado, porque garantiza a todas las personas en el mundo con acceso a Internet la oportunidad de crear y proteger la riqueza, que es una de las bases más importantes para una vida libre y autónoma. vida determinada.
Bitcoin cannot be created arbitrarily or taken easily by force, but through proof-of-work and cooperation. This creates the basis for peaceful coexistence and efficient resource allocation between market participants.
Me gustaría agradecer a Scala por sus valiosos comentarios sobre este artículo, así como por estrella de rock y Erik Cason for the inspiration and our conversations about Bitcoin, property, crypto-sovereignty and real estate.
Esta es una publicación invitada de Leon Wankum.. Las opiniones expresadas son totalmente propias y no reflejan necesariamente las de BTC Inc o Bitcoin Revista.
Fuente original: Bitcoin Revista