Let the record reflect that upon the announcement and signing of the United States Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Bitcoin's price dropped 7% within the next 40 minutes, a decline of approximately $6,500 USD.
Google—a $2.1 trillion company by market cap—does not even have an iPad-compatible app for its AI product, Gemini.
Beyond Metcalfe’s Law (network effects), the standard Nostr is competing with isn't particularly high.
Everything is volatile compared to something.
Volatility ranking (highest to lowest):
1. Bitcoin
2. Small currencies (emerging markets)
3. Stocks
4. Bonds
5. Gold
6. Real estate
7. Large currencies (USD, EUR, JPY)
The only question is: what are you comparing it to?
Currently sitting on the board of a non-profit that provides Leadership Training & Education in Liberia, Africa.
Bitcoin / lightning / zaps is going to have such an impact on these nations