Robert CooksonBitcoin analysis part 4: can it be a useful store of value?An attractive store of value is scarce, durable, and maintains a stable price over time. Bitcoin is currently lacking in all these aspects.Dec 20, 20172Dec 20, 20172
Robert CooksonBitcoin analysis part 3: can it be a useful medium of exchange?The cryptocurrency would need a radical upgrade to become a widely-used payment method. It offers some benefits for illicit transactions…Dec 20, 20171Dec 20, 20171
Robert CooksonBitcoin analysis part 2: can it ever become a unit of account?Money serves as a common measure that people use to set prices and record debts. Bitcoin is very unlikely to challenge national currencies…Dec 18, 20172Dec 18, 20172
Robert CooksonBitcoin analysis part 1: How to think about its long-term valueBitcoin cannot be valued using traditional techniques. But it can be compared to other currencies or financial assets. Expectations are…Dec 16, 20171Dec 16, 20171
Robert CooksonHow to stop the spread of fake news on Facebook and TwitterEliminate the financial incentives that fuel misinformationNov 12, 20163Nov 12, 20163