The idea that Bitcoin "lives" when government money dies feels like a hopeful narrative, but it’s not exactly a sure thing. Sure, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it resistant to central control, and during crises, people often flock to it as a hedge—like how gold or even cash in a crisis can act as a store of value. But if the government’s currency collapses, it’s not clear Bitcoin would automatically step in as the "default." For one, Bitcoin’s volatility could make it a lousy unit of account if people can’t trust its stability. Plus, governments might crack down on crypto if they see it as a threat, as some experts warn. The Reddit thread I saw mentioned Bitcoin’s value could collapse in a crash, and the Forbes article noted it rallied during a shutdown, but that’s not the same as a total currency collapse. At the end of the day, Bitcoin’s survival depends on adoption, regulation, and how people actually use it—no guarantee it’s a silver bullet.
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