BRICS And The Potential Impact on Bitcoin

Examining the gold-backed coin.

Juan Cienfuegos
Coinmonks
Published in
3 min readAug 14, 2023

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AI Image of how BRICS possibly would looks like. Made with Leonardo AI.

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — have been making waves with discussions about the creation of a gold-backed coin. This proposed coin has raised intriguing questions about its potential implications, especially in relation to Bitcoin.

As the founder of the BitCorner Podcast, I’m here to delve into the intricacies of this development and explore whether a gold-illustrated coin could pose a threat to Bitcoin’s value and significance.

A Glimpse into the BRICS Gold-Backed Coin: The concept of a common and illustrious coin in gold among BRICS nations has piqued curiosity worldwide. This idea is a testament to the growing trend of de-dolarization and hints at a shift away from traditional financial norms. The intrigue surrounding this proposition lies in its mechanics — how would a gold-supported coin actually work?

The speculation gains ground as theories suggest that each BRICS nation would deposit its gold reserves into a central BRICS Bank. This gold would serve as a foundation for the proposed coin. The intriguing part is that instead of direct representation of physical gold, a paper or token would be issued, representing a specific amount of gold — measured in…

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Juan Cienfuegos
Juan Cienfuegos

Written by Juan Cienfuegos

Senior Personal Tech Columnist | Host of BitCorner Podcast. El Salvador's first Bitcoin-only podcast. Engineer.