Oddbean new post about login | logout I really think we need to make a point of saying "Bitcoin and crypto." The *and* is vital. Stop using these terms interchangeably. We've got a fighting chance here (maybe/finally) and we need to NOT f*ck this up. idc if you're a "cRyPtO" person but don't expect an invite to Thanksgiving. Thanks for coming to my TED TALK. 🫡
You mean like this? https://dergigi.com/2022/11/19/dear-crypto-fiat-bros/
Why can't we take the word back, use it for what it means.... cryptography.
This is always how I say it to anyone I talk to, especially normies. No one really asks why the distinction, but hopefully I planted the seed, haha!
I correct more people. Loudly.
Well Bitcoin is a type of crypto currency. So it's difficult for me to get upset at normies who don't know the difference. I prefer to differentiate by saying Bitcoin for BTC and shitcoin for the rest. Though one could quite a case for Monero as not being a shitcoin.
Thing is, it’s people who should know better who do this lately. And it’s an insult to cryptography to call shitcoins crypto, but it is what it is. While things may be technically correct, the interchangeable use of Bircoin and crypto muddies the waters. I’m still team anything but Bitcoin is a shitcoin. I hope everyone has the right to shitcoin. Or Bitcoin. But it’s the difference between gold and pyrite. We can’t be lumped into “crypto.” We’re better than that.
