The Politics of Bitcoin
There is no average Bitcoiner, but neither is Bitcoin a perfect reflection of wider society. That said, discussion of imbalances within the community should not be overstated, and should account […]
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Three trends that will create demand for an Unconditional Basic Income
The digitization of our economy will bring with it a new generation of radical economic ideologies, of which Bitcoin is arguably the first. For those with assets, technological savvy, and […]
Bitcoin Is More Than Money (As Is Any Money)
Our use of money is infused with profound cultural and political meaning, and the interplay of rival currencies can offer insights into cultural tensions. This was as true of post-Soviet […]
The Demographics of Bitcoin (Part 1 updated)
These findings are based on the first 1,000 valid responses to an online survey posted in February 2013, as part of my study of the Bitcoin community. For more on […]
The Demographics of Bitcoin (Part 1 old)
These were the initial findings of the Bitcoin community survey, based on 102 responses. Much better figures based on 1,000 responses are HERE. Some highlights… The average user is a 31.7 year […]
The Pussy Riot Show Trial
There’s a certain guilty thrill in watching something you’ve studied rise to the world stage in its most extreme form. War nerds enjoy wars, economists revel in recession, and politicians love […]