Why Bitcoin Won’t Save You From Tyranny, Inflation, or Market Collapse

This article dismantles some of the most persistent myths surrounding Bitcoin — from its supposed libertarian roots to its marketing as a safe haven against inflation, market crashes, or government tyranny. It argues that Bitcoin’s fragility, volatility, and visibility make it unsuitable as a hedge or hidden asset, while exposing the deeper agency problem of insider wealth concentration. Far from being a revolutionary solution, Bitcoin and blockchain remain technologies still struggling to prove their real-world usefulness.