10 years ago, if I begged Mercek to buy Bitcoin, he probably wouldn’t have listened. And even if he did, he’d panic and sell after a 5% drop. But if I had explained it like this, he probably would’ve learned more and held on during the dips. Let’s break it down in 4 steps. Bitcoin isn’t just one thing: ➛ Satoshi's view: P2P electronic cash ➛ Saylor's view: A digital asset ➛ SEC’s view: A commodity 1️⃣ SOUND MONEY Bitcoin is sound money. We all know what bad money feels like. The kind that gets printed out of nowhere, creating wealth for the rich while leaving the poor behind (Cantillon Effect). Bitcoin, like gold, has a limited supply. But unlike gold, it has a fixed supply. When non-sound money (fiat) is printed, assets with limited supply (like Bitcoin) increase in value. But demand is crucial too. Not all assets with limited supply rise in value. Real estate and stocks are good examples. When money is printed, it creates asset inflation, not just consumer inflation. Being sound money is Bitcoin's core strength. 2️⃣ AN ADVANCED PAYMENT NETWORK Bitcoin’s Lightning Network (LN) is an advanced payment system: » Fast » Cheap With LN, I can send money to someone on the other side of the world in seconds, practically for free. I live in the US, and when I send money to my mom, it can take anywhere from 3 to 13 days with Western Union — and the fees are high. This is a game changer for international money transfers. 3️⃣ BITCOIN IS FREEDOM Bitcoin is a powerful tool against authoritarian regimes, providing self-custody wallets where no one can seize your wealth. It’s important to remember that more than 60% of the world’s population lives under authoritarian regimes. 4️⃣ CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENERGY SECTOR The biggest issue in the energy sector is the imbalance between supply and demand. Energy cannot always be stored and consumed immediately, so stabilizing consumption is crucial. Bitcoin mining helps solve this problem. Energy companies buy excess energy at low prices, and when demand rises (like during hot days with increased A/C use), Bitcoin miners shut down to avoid wasting energy. This stabilizes the energy market. ✅ CONCLUSION Long-term investing is hard, but it’s worth it. However, the decision is yours. Don’t just listen to me.. Research, learn, and make your own decisions. If you buy because of me, you'll sell based on someone else’s opinion. Ultimately, the only person you have to answer to is yourself. What do you think? Drop your thoughts below and feel free to share this with others!