The crypto debate between the future of money and a Ponzi scheme
We've all witnessed that cryptocurrencies have been a hot topic of discussion among investors and traders alike in recent years, with some people touting them as the future of money, while others argue that they are nothing but a Ponzi scheme. The term "Ponzi scheme" has been thrown around quite a bit when it comes to crypto, and it's important to understand what that means before delving deeper into the debate.
A Ponzi scheme is a type of investment scam that promises high returns with little to no risk. The scammer will attract investors by promising them high returns on their investment and will use the money from new investors to pay off the earlier investors. The scheme continues to grow as long as there are new investors coming in, but eventually, it will collapse when there are no new investors to pay off the old ones.
So, is crypto a Ponzi scheme? The answer is no. While there are certainly scams like DeFi pump and dump, close the shop, and fraudulent activities associated with the cryptocurrency space, the technology itself is not a Ponzi scheme. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized digital assets that operate on a blockchain network, and they have many real-world applications.
One of the reasons why people often confuse cryptocurrencies with Ponzi schemes is because of the high volatility and lack of regulation. The value of cryptocurrencies can be very unpredictable, and they are not backed by any government or financial institution. This lack of regulation has made it easier for scammers to operate, which has led to some high-profile cryptocurrency frauds.
However, it's important to note that the high volatility of cryptocurrencies is not necessarily a bad thing. It can create opportunities for traders and investors to make significant profits, but it can also lead to significant losses if not managed properly. Additionally, there are several reputable cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms that have put in place measures to protect their users from fraud and scams.
Furthermore, cryptocurrencies have many real-world applications that go beyond just trading and investing. For example, they can be used to facilitate international remittances, streamline supply chain management, and create more transparent and efficient voting systems. Many businesses are also exploring the use of cryptocurrencies to improve their payment systems and reduce transaction fees.
Bottom line I think that while there are certainly fraudulent activities associated with cryptocurrencies, the technology itself is not a Ponzi scheme. Cryptocurrencies have many real-world applications and can be a valuable addition to a well-diversified investment portfolio. However, it's important to exercise caution and do your due diligence before investing in any cryptocurrency and to only use reputable exchanges and trading platforms.
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It is not na ponzi scheme. Ponzi is where you put money and expect big return on investment without working.
Don't we all try to do that? 😆
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It's a common misconception people have about cryptocurrency. Many people approach it from an investment perspective and when there are heavy losses it becomes easy to say that it is a scam or a ponzi scheme. There are definitely bad apples within the space but from a general perspective it is no where near a ponzi scheme.
True, the bad apples, scams, hacks, and bankruptcies surely may the crypto industry appear so.
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I agree with you on everything you say in this post. Certainly, cryptocurrencies are not scams, nor are they ponzi schemes. There is a misunderstanding of the term "Ponzi Scheme" worldwide, and people use that term to discredit everything they want to classify as a scam or as something dubious or risky.
It is totally true that cryptocurrencies are not scams, but rather a technology that has thousands of potential uses for humanity in general. It is also true that there are scammers in the crypto world, but the entire crypto world cannot be stereotyped as fraud due to them, since they are a minority. Because if we start to analyze, in fiat money we find many more scammers and scams than in the crypto world, and although it is like this, no one would think of calling fiat money a scam, right?.
I believe that the world still lacks a lot of understanding about cryptocurrencies, their technology and their inherent potential. I found your post very useful and interesting. Greetings.
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"The entire crypto world cannot be stereotyped as fraud due to them" - this is true, although the amount of money scammed from them is in the Billions (for example FTX).
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Still, those are peanuts when compared to criminal uses of fiat money.
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Nowadays, whenever we visit friends or cousins, there is always a mention of crypto because it has become so popular that everyone has invested in it. If we want to work in this industry, we have to find a great project with a very good team behind it and not run away. Sometimes we can earn some profit from this project by working hard in next few years, if that project does not happen then all our money will be lost.
Picking good projects with real value behind them is one thing that could change the view of many on crypto. But when people buy on the hype and fall from the sky, they end up with such views.
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I think people like to use the term "Ponzi Scheme" for pretty much anything that looks too much like "money for nothing." Same thing goes for the word "scam." If it's easier to make money with something than it is to make money flipping burgers or mowing lawns, it has to be "a scam."
As much as anything, the culprit behind such allegations tends to be that most people don't understand what money is. They believe money is an actual thing, like a potato or a vacuum cleaner, rather than simply an agreement. Crypto looks a bit sketchy because there isn't actually an analog "Bitcoin" or "Hive" people can hand to each other... even though they do the exact same thing with their debit cards at the supermarket.
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I wonder if DeFi projects where they simply invent a useless token and pair it with one that might have value, pump it up and create fake hype and afterward drain it all might mimic a Ponzi scheme.
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Maybe it's a matter of semantics... that sounds more like a scam to me, than a Ponzi.
I think the key word here is "useless." I see people being really stupid when it comes to crypto projects, and particularly DeFi... everybody just sees "600% APY" and totally forget to ask "What is the FUNCTION of what you're doing here?"
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People who know about Crypto and it's use cases in different applications and these applications have the real use case in our life will never say Crypto as the Ponzi Scheme, those with the lack of knowledge say it a Ponzi and they also don't dare learn about it before putting an allegation. Hive is the perfect example of Use case here.
The utility of Hive is undoubted.
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Some cryptos are ponzis, that we need to admit. I would still like to have a hybrid or cash crypto, where wallets can be used as bills.
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I think that too and people tend to generalize things once they get scammed on one project. I have projects where the token got nullified in value.
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It happens. Crypto can be a good means of exchange, if it can be done offline, and anonymously at a certain stage.
To generalize things is bad, it just show how shallow we are.
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