Ten years ago, in a forgotten but remarkable interview, Bill Gates Bitcoin’i He was noted to have praised it and described it as “better than money” while BTC was trading at just $400.
The Microsoft co-founder had highlighted BTC’s ability to facilitate cheap and efficient transactions without requiring the parties to be in the same location. Gates said traditional money may become inappropriate for large transactions, whereas Bitcoin’s underlying technology allows for smoother and more cost-effective transfers.
During the interview, Bill Gates stated that Bitcoin technology is exciting because of its potential to revolutionize the way people transact globally. He pointed out that the customers he mentioned are not looking for anonymity, but rather for an efficient and transparent means of transferring value. He also talked about the possibility of developing similar technologies that could offer additional safeguards to make people feel more comfortable about digital currencies, specifically emphasizing that Bitcoin is not linked to illegal activities such as terrorism or money laundering.
However, in 2018, Gates expressed a much more critical view of Bitcoin and stated that he would short BTC if he could.
*This is not investment advice.
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Source: https://www.bitcoinsistemi.com/bill-gatesin-2014-yilinda-bitcoin-hakkinda-soyledikleri-ortaya-cikti/
