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2024-12-31 03:05:38

sms on Nostr: #Bitcoin has the practical potential to transform bonds as an asset class by making ...

#Bitcoin has the practical potential to transform bonds as an asset class by making them more appealing and less prone to delivering negative real returns in the face of inflation.

Imagine bonds issued and backed by #BTC, deriving their value from #Bitcoin’s deflationary nature.

A bond offering a stable yield, say 5% annually in #BTC, while the principal retains purchasing power, is a game changer.

It’s an enticing prospect, but the trust and execution required might make it feel too good to be true.

However, #Bitcoin’s volatility isn’t entirely a drawback.

Its role as a real time measure of fiat debasement could enable dynamic yields.

By tying bond payouts to real time inflation metrics, #Bitcoin backed bonds might better compensate investors in an increasingly unpredictable financial environment.

Accessibility is another area of intrigue.

Could #Bitcoin bonds democratize debt markets and compete with traditional bonds in global reach?

While these questions are worth exploring, I want to shift focus.

#Bitcoin’s evolving role in finance will undoubtedly lead to an explosion of hybridized #Bitcoin based financial vehicles and products.

And with these innovations, every Bitcoiner will eventually face a critical question:

Am I a strict maximalist, or a pragmatic maximalist?

Strict Maximalist: Believes all #Bitcoin related products are unnecessary abstractions or derivatives, choosing only to hold spot #BTC.

Pragmatic Maximalist: Sees #Bitcoin related products as tools to expand adoption, reinforce the ecosystem, and increase #Bitcoin’s utility…

It’s subjective and speculative at this point.

Personally, I lean toward being a strict maximalist: I currently only hold spot #BTC.

But I’m curious about where others stand.

If you’ve made it this far, I’d love to hear your perspective in the comments.

Are these hybrid products the future, or are they distractions from #Bitcoin’s core ethos?
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