Bitcoin at 16: Getting Its Driver's License and Entering a New Era
Briefly

The rise of Bitcoin Layer 2s and institutional adoption signifies a crucial inflection point for Bitcoin, which is evolving from 'digital gold' to a global financial infrastructure.
Maintaining Bitcoin's decentralization amidst institutional influx is a core challenge as we build a permissionless and resilient ecosystem, highlighting the need for balance between innovation and ethos.
The slower-than-expected adoption reflects Bitcoin's maturation as an infrastructure layer, shifting focus from immediate payments to long-term development, indicating positive growth signs.
Protocols like Granite emphasize risk management, enabling users to borrow against their BTC transparently without selling, signaling a shift towards safe investment vehicles.
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