比特幣是貨幣的未來，原因如下

美國經濟學家Saifedean Ammous 認為，比特幣優於黃金，因為它具有固定供應、數位化且不受政府控制，這使其成為更好的價值儲存手段，並成為當今金融體系中通膨和債務問題的解決方案。

Economist Saifedean Ammous recently argued that Bitcoin is superior to gold, highlighting its fixed supply, digital nature, and lack of government control, making it a better store of value and a solution to inflation and debt issues.

經濟學家 Saifedean Ammous 最近認為，比特幣優於黃金，強調其固定供應、數位性質和缺乏政府控制，使其成為更好的價值儲存手段以及通膨和債務問題的解決方案。

Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday to discuss his views on Bitcoin and its role in today’s financial system. During the interview, he stated that Bitcoin is a revolutionary form of money, and its properties make it superior to gold.

《比特幣標準》一書的作者 Ammous 週一出現在 CNBC 的 Squawk Box 節目中，討論了他對比特幣及其在當今金融體系中的作用的看法。他在訪談中表示，比特幣是一種革命性的貨幣形式，其屬性使其優於黃金。

“That’s what #Bitcoin fixes. If we go back to having a HARD money where money is no longer debt, we no longer need to be monetizing debt. We no longer need to get everyone to become a debt slave in order for us to have a form of money.” – @saifedean w/@JoeSquawk 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Tb3HLT2n4o

「這就是#Bitcoin 解決的問題。如果我們回到硬通貨，金錢不再是債務，我們就不再需要將債務貨幣化。我們不再需要讓每個人都成為債務奴隸才能擁有某種形式的金錢。 – @saifedean w/@JoeSquawk 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Tb3HLT2n4o

— Walker⚡️ (@WalkerAmerica) December 13, 2024

-沃克⚡️（@WalkerAmerica）2024年12月13日

Bitcoin vs. gold

比特幣與黃金

Ammous explained that while gold has been used as money throughout history due to its scarcity and store of value properties, Bitcoin takes these qualities to a whole new level. “Gold has been used for 4,000 years because it stores value well. But the problem with Gold is that it’s not as scarce as Bitcoin,” Ammous said.

阿莫斯解釋說，雖然黃金由於其稀缺性和保值特性而在歷史上一直被用作貨幣，但比特幣將這些品質提升到了一個全新的水平。 「黃金已經被使用了 4000 年，因為它可以很好地保值。但黃金的問題在於它不像比特幣那麼稀缺，」Ammous 說。

“The annual increase in gold supply is around 1.5% to 2%, whereas Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million, and its annual supply growth rate is even lower—about 0.8% during its current four-year period,” he added.

「黃金供應量的年增長率約為1.5% 至2%，而比特幣的供應量上限為2,100 萬枚，其年供應增長率甚至更低，在當前四年期間約為0.8%，」他補充道。

One of the advantages that Bitcoin has over gold is its fixed supply, which is set in stone. “There’s only ever going to be 21 million Bitcoin. That’s it. It’s a simple fact, and no other form of money can claim such a property,” Ammous continued.

比特幣相對於黃金的優勢之一是其固定供應量，這是一成不變的。 「比特幣的數量永遠只有 2,100 萬個。就是這樣。這是一個簡單的事實，沒有其他形式的金錢可以擁有這樣的財產，」阿莫斯繼續說道。

This scarcity makes Bitcoin a somewhat deflationary asset, unlike fiat currencies that governments can print in unlimited quantities. Ammous highlighted this unique property, stating that Bitcoin is a much stronger store of value compared to gold or any government-issued currency.

這種稀缺性使比特幣成為某種程度的通貨緊縮資產，這與政府可以無限量印刷的法定貨幣不同。 Ammous 強調了這一獨特的屬性，並指出與黃金或任何政府發行的貨幣相比，比特幣是一種更強大的價值儲存手段。

Another key difference lies in how Bitcoin operates. While gold relies on physical storage and transport, Bitcoin is purely digital, which allows for global transfer and storage without the need for physical handling.

另一個關鍵差異在於比特幣的運作方式。黃金依賴實體儲存和運輸，而比特幣是純粹數位化的，可以在全球範圍內轉移和存儲，而無需物理處理。

“Bitcoin is just software. It doesn’t require a legal framework that is tied to government-backed currencies. It’s decentralized and automated,” Ammous said. He contrasted this with fiat money, which is deeply intertwined with government control and monetary policy.

「比特幣只是軟體。它不需要與政府支持的貨幣掛鉤的法律框架。它是去中心化和自動化的，」Ammous 說。他將其與法定貨幣進行了對比，法定貨幣與政府控制和貨幣政策密切相關。

Why Bitcoin is the future of money

為什麼比特幣是貨幣的未來

Ammous also touched on Bitcoin’s ability to prevent inflation. Unlike fiat currencies, which lose value over time as central banks print more money, Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it immune to inflationary pressures.

阿莫斯也談到了比特幣防止通貨膨脹的能力。與法定貨幣不同，隨著央行印製更多貨幣，法定貨幣會隨著時間的推移而貶值，而比特幣的固定供應使其免受通膨壓力的影響。

“In the world of fiat, governments continuously increase the supply of money, which leads to a decrease in its value,” he said. “In the case of Bitcoin, no one can just print more. It’s a money that cannot be inflated.”

「在法定貨幣領域，政府不斷增加貨幣供應，導致貨幣價值下降，」他說。 「就比特幣而言，沒有人可以印出更多比特幣。這是一筆無法膨脹的錢。

Ammous emphasized the issue of debt in today’s financial systems. “Fiat money is built on the concept of debt. Every time the government needs more money, they increase the currency supply, essentially creating more debt,” he stated.

阿莫斯強調了當今金融體系中的債務問題。 「法定貨幣是建立在債務概念之上的。每當政府需要更多資金時，他們就會增加貨幣供應，實質上創造更多債務，」他表示。

This creates a cycle of borrowing and inflation that benefits the government but harms everyday citizens who watch their savings lose value. In contrast, Bitcoin provides a way out of this system. “With Bitcoin, you don’t need to be in debt to participate in the economy. It’s a form of money that doesn’t require borrowing or printing,” he said.

這就造成了借貸和通貨膨脹的循環，這對政府有利，但對普通公民造成傷害，因為他們眼睜睜地看著自己的儲蓄貶值。相比之下，比特幣提供了一條擺脫這個系統的出路。 「有了比特幣，你不需要負債就能參與經濟。這是一種不需要藉貸或印刷的貨幣形式，」他說。

The economist concluded that Bitcoin’s technological advantages and fixed supply make it the ideal money for the modern age. “Bitcoin is a form of money that is more scarce, portable, and secure than gold,” he said.

這位經濟學家的結論是，比特幣的技術優勢和固定供應使其成為現代的理想貨幣。 「比特幣是一種比黃金更稀缺、更便攜、更安全的貨幣形式，」他說。

“It offers a solution to the problems caused by fiat currencies and offers a future where money is no longer tied to government debt and manipulation.”

“它為法定貨幣引起的問題提供了解決方案，並提供了一個貨幣不再與政府債務和操縱掛鉤的未來。”

As more people realize Bitcoin’s revolutionary potential, its value continues to rise as a monetary asset that will outlast and outperform gold in the coming years.

隨著越來越多的人認識到比特幣的革命性潛力，它作為貨幣資產的價值將持續上升，在未來幾年將超越黃金。