In 2005 Michael Burry discovered that the mortgage back securities that banks were selling to investors had included in them mortgages that were delinquent. This he recognised to be a fatal flaw and as history would record, he successfully engineered a long term bet against those securities in what we know today as "The Big Short".
That there were delinquent mortgages in a package of securities was not unknown. The idea was that returns from the good mortgages easily covered the small losses from the bad. The problem however was that there was an insatiable appetite for these products and investors were willing to accept ever higher level of risky mortgages in their basket, to the point where these sub-prime mortgages were "manufactured" to supply the demand. Investors drew comfort from the widely held but faulty notion that house prices will keep rising and the property market will never collapse. They were wrong, and we are still living the result of that folly, with nearly 10 years of recession/depression.
How is this relevant to Bitcoin?
In a previous article I pointed out that as a result of Bitcoin Cash, miners now have the option to mine BTC or BCH. Bitcoin without the Emergency Difficulty Adjuster (EDA) is vulnerable to a massive drop in hashing power which would lengthen the time between blocks to hours such as happen to BCH at the time of the fork. This is a disaster that BTC would never recover from because it does not have the protection of EDA.
The Bitcoin mainstream refused to acknowledge this, postulating that it would never happen and that miners will never do that. But that is not the point. The question is not if miners will or won't but if they can or could, and if it is the latter, then there is a non zero existential threat to the universally held notion of the indestructibility of Bitcoin. Investors who hold bitcoins as a store of value can wake up one morning to a black swan event that renders the value of their nest egg to zero. Projects and start-ups dependent on BTC holding value will collapse and fail.
To make matters worse BTC is also limited to 1MB blocks. This means that if only a fraction of mining power is lost to the bitcoin network, block time lengthens and the mempool bloats. Without the benefit of big blocks to clear the backlog, transaction fees increases to the point where the bitcoin blockchain becomes unusable, except to those willing to pay usurious fees.
Long block and block maturity time will drive miners to mine the BCH chain which is already more profitable. This causes a feedback loop which will inevitably lead to the dreaded Chain Death Spiral, and the collapse of the Bitcoin blockchain.
To argue that the BTC blockchain is more profitable to mine if higher fee rewards are taken into account, is oxymoronic to the extreme. It is the argument of a bias and disingenuous supporter or a greater fool. The fees are high precisely because blocks are small. Pinning their hopes on Segwit and/or 2MB is hopelessly inadequate and unrealistic for a technology that is on the cusp of explosive growth and mainstream adoption.
The time for action is now.
We must now confront the reality that Bitcoin has not 1 but 2 fatal flaws. EDA and 1MB blocks. The effects of the 1MB block is already evident with the mempool consistently over 45MB and a blockchain that is becoming increasingly unusable. In all probability, the Bitcoin blockchain is kept alive only by the good graces of miners honoring their increasingly untenable NYA agreement.
Why has there been no discussions of these fundamentally important and critical issues? The answer must be fear and greed. Fear that any such discussions will lead to the fall in the bitcoin price or a move to Bitcoin Cash. However, censoring and avoiding discussions purely out of greed is downright fraudulent. We have already seen what happens as a result of greed replacing reason in the sub-prime disaster. Not to address this "elephant in the room" may lead to a total loss of confidence by the public and ridicule by governments and banks, eager and waiting to regulate and control.
The market capitalisation of Bitcoin Cash is in excess of 10 Billion and rising. Many investors are now aware of the problems inherent in Bitcoin and have opted to move or hedge their position with Bicoin Cash. Herein lies a problem. The value of Bitcoin Cash is pegged to Bitcoin. What happens if the price of Bitcoin goes to zero? We need a contingency plan now. Bitcoin Cash should be traded and reported as currency pairs side by side against BTC. We must demand and insist this of the exchanges. This way if BTC fails the process of transition is seamless.
Contrary to popular misconception, Bitcoin Cash is the real bitcoin, and it was not a new fork, but a fork back to the original. In just two weeks it has taken the number three spot in market capitalisation and will soon replace Ethereum at number two. In the process it has eroded the value of all alt coins that have gained prominence because they were allowed to exploit their specific niches by eroding use and value from Bitcoin. The community is sending a message. Loud and Clear.
Related Articles
Bitcoin Cash Will Regain The Mantle To Be Bitcoin - Here
Why is Bitcoin Price Rising - It May Not Be What You Think - Here
Bitcoin Fork - Smoke. Mirrors and a good game of Poker - Here
Chain Death Spiral - Here
That there were delinquent mortgages in a package of securities was not unknown. The idea was that returns from the good mortgages easily covered the small losses from the bad. The problem however was that there was an insatiable appetite for these products and investors were willing to accept ever higher level of risky mortgages in their basket, to the point where these sub-prime mortgages were "manufactured" to supply the demand. Investors drew comfort from the widely held but faulty notion that house prices will keep rising and the property market will never collapse. They were wrong, and we are still living the result of that folly, with nearly 10 years of recession/depression.
How is this relevant to Bitcoin?
In a previous article I pointed out that as a result of Bitcoin Cash, miners now have the option to mine BTC or BCH. Bitcoin without the Emergency Difficulty Adjuster (EDA) is vulnerable to a massive drop in hashing power which would lengthen the time between blocks to hours such as happen to BCH at the time of the fork. This is a disaster that BTC would never recover from because it does not have the protection of EDA.
The Bitcoin mainstream refused to acknowledge this, postulating that it would never happen and that miners will never do that. But that is not the point. The question is not if miners will or won't but if they can or could, and if it is the latter, then there is a non zero existential threat to the universally held notion of the indestructibility of Bitcoin. Investors who hold bitcoins as a store of value can wake up one morning to a black swan event that renders the value of their nest egg to zero. Projects and start-ups dependent on BTC holding value will collapse and fail.
To make matters worse BTC is also limited to 1MB blocks. This means that if only a fraction of mining power is lost to the bitcoin network, block time lengthens and the mempool bloats. Without the benefit of big blocks to clear the backlog, transaction fees increases to the point where the bitcoin blockchain becomes unusable, except to those willing to pay usurious fees.
Long block and block maturity time will drive miners to mine the BCH chain which is already more profitable. This causes a feedback loop which will inevitably lead to the dreaded Chain Death Spiral, and the collapse of the Bitcoin blockchain.
To argue that the BTC blockchain is more profitable to mine if higher fee rewards are taken into account, is oxymoronic to the extreme. It is the argument of a bias and disingenuous supporter or a greater fool. The fees are high precisely because blocks are small. Pinning their hopes on Segwit and/or 2MB is hopelessly inadequate and unrealistic for a technology that is on the cusp of explosive growth and mainstream adoption.
The time for action is now.
We must now confront the reality that Bitcoin has not 1 but 2 fatal flaws. EDA and 1MB blocks. The effects of the 1MB block is already evident with the mempool consistently over 45MB and a blockchain that is becoming increasingly unusable. In all probability, the Bitcoin blockchain is kept alive only by the good graces of miners honoring their increasingly untenable NYA agreement.
Why has there been no discussions of these fundamentally important and critical issues? The answer must be fear and greed. Fear that any such discussions will lead to the fall in the bitcoin price or a move to Bitcoin Cash. However, censoring and avoiding discussions purely out of greed is downright fraudulent. We have already seen what happens as a result of greed replacing reason in the sub-prime disaster. Not to address this "elephant in the room" may lead to a total loss of confidence by the public and ridicule by governments and banks, eager and waiting to regulate and control.
A new market quoted pair for Bitcoin Cash.
Contrary to popular misconception, Bitcoin Cash is the real bitcoin, and it was not a new fork, but a fork back to the original. In just two weeks it has taken the number three spot in market capitalisation and will soon replace Ethereum at number two. In the process it has eroded the value of all alt coins that have gained prominence because they were allowed to exploit their specific niches by eroding use and value from Bitcoin. The community is sending a message. Loud and Clear.
It is high time to put BCH back where it belongs.
Related Articles
Bitcoin Cash Will Regain The Mantle To Be Bitcoin - Here
Why is Bitcoin Price Rising - It May Not Be What You Think - Here
Bitcoin Fork - Smoke. Mirrors and a good game of Poker - Here
Chain Death Spiral - Here
https://digitalweekday.com/
ReplyDeletehttps://digitalweekday.com/
https://digitalweekday.com/
https://digitalweekday.com/
https://digitalweekday.com/
https://digitalweekday.com/
https://digitalweekday.com/
https://digitalweekday.com/
Tremendous blog quite easy to grasp the subject since the content is very simple to understand. Obviously, this helps the participants to engage themselves in to the subject without much difficulty. Hope you further educate the readers in the same manner and keep sharing the content as always you do.
ReplyDelete360DigiTMG Data Science Course
A great website with interesting and unique material what else would you need.
ReplyDeletedigital marketing courses in hyderabad with placement
Always so interesting to visit your site.What a great info, thank you for sharing. this will help me so much in my learning
ReplyDeletedigital marketing courses in hyderabad with placement
https://seleniumworks.blogspot.com/2014/04/getting-started-with-ruby-selenium-users.html?showComment=1625660925732#c1677555103276612926
ReplyDeleteYour content is very unique and understandable useful for the readers keep update more article like this...
ReplyDeleteData Science Training in Hyderabad
I am glad to discover this page. I have to thank you for the time I spent on this especially great reading !! I really liked each part and also bookmarked you for new information on your site.
ReplyDeleteAWS Training in Hyderabad
ReplyDeleteGreat to become visiting your weblog once more, it has been a very long time for me. Pleasantly this article i've been sat tight for such a long time. I will require this post to add up to my task in the school, and it has identical subject along with your review. Much appreciated, great offer. data science course in nagpur
It is imperative that we read blog post very carefully. I am already done it and find that this post is really amazing.
ReplyDeletedata science course
Everything is very open with a clear clarification of the issues. It was truly informative. Your site is useful. Thank you for sharing!data analytics course in jodpur|
ReplyDelete360DigiTMG, the top-rated organisation among the most prestigious industries around the world, is an educational destination for those looking to pursue their dreams around the globe. The company is changing careers of many people through constant improvement, 360DigiTMG provides an outstanding learning experience and distinguishes itself from the pack. 360DigiTMG is a prominent global presence by offering world-class training. Its main office is in India and subsidiaries across Malaysia, USA, East Asia, Australia, Uk, Netherlands, and the Middle East.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I visit here. I found such a large number of engaging stuff in your blog, particularly its conversation. From the huge amounts of remarks on your articles, I surmise I am by all accounts not the only one having all the recreation here! Keep doing awesome. I have been important to compose something like this on my site and you have given me a thought.
ReplyDeleteI really like reading a post that can make people think. Also, thank you for permitting me to comment
ReplyDeleteGreat tips and very easy to understand. This will definitely be very useful for me when I get a chance to start my blog.
ReplyDeletefull stack web development course in malaysia
Our Data Science certification training with a unique curriculum and methodology helps you to get placed in top-notch companies. Avail all the benefits and become a champion.
ReplyDeletedata science courses in malaysia
Your blog was amazing , and really i love your blog
ReplyDeletepyhton full stack training in hyderabad
ReplyDeleteTemperature Controlled Deliveries - Texas guarantee the safe and regulated transport of sensitive goods, from pharmaceuticals to fresh produce, maintaining optimal conditions throughout the journey.
Embark on a delightful journey of taste with exquisite chocolates in Dammam, where each velvety piece promises a symphony of flavors that captivate the senses. Indulge in the richness and elegance of Dammam's finest chocolate offerings.
ReplyDeleteReflecting on the financial insights of 2005, Michael Burry's discovery of delinquent mortgages within securities exposed a critical aspect of the market. In a world where attention to detail matters, consider spaces transformed with precision by fit-out contractors in Dubai, where every detail counts for a flawless finish.
ReplyDeleteGOO ARTICLE OF BITCOINS
ReplyDeletePython full stack training institute in Hyderabad
CMOLDS stands out as the premier choice for app development, recognized as the best mobile app development company in Dubai. With a dedicated team of experts, we deliver top-notch solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring unparalleled quality and innovation. Trust CMOLDS to bring your vision to life and propel your business to new heights in the digital realm.
ReplyDeleteRamma Foundation Repair offers expert Edmonton foundation repair services, ensuring the stability and longevity of your property. Our experienced team provides comprehensive solutions for residential and commercial foundations, addressing issues promptly and effectively.
ReplyDelete