Why Bitcoin (and not Solana, Ethereum, XRP, or Cardano)?


Hello Reader,

If you’re beginning to see that the real problem is the money printer—the constant debasement of our currency—and how it fuels affordability crises, wealth inequality, declining birth rates, the looming Social Security shortfall, and even political polarization, then the next question is natural:

👉 How do we fix it?
👉 Is it even possible?

I believe the answer is yes—and the solution is Bitcoin. But why not Solana, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, or the hundreds of other cryptocurrencies? What makes Bitcoin unique? And how can we be sure?

Here are my answers:


Why Bitcoin is Different

  1. Focused Value Proposition
    Bitcoin was designed to solve one problem: broken money. It isn’t trying to tokenize stocks, replace derivatives, or reinvent finance. Its sole mission is to restore sound money—money that cannot be printed out of thin air.
  2. Immaculate Conception
    Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, launched the protocol in 2009 and disappeared. With no founder, company, or foundation to pressure, Bitcoin is uniquely immune to coercion. Every other coin has insiders, VCs, or foundations that can be influenced—just like central bankers at the Fed. Bitcoin is money truly separated from the state.
  3. True Decentralization
    Over 24,000 nodes worldwide keep independent copies of Bitcoin’s blockchain. Anyone can run one; no permission required. This global distribution makes Bitcoin virtually indestructible. Other cryptocurrencies have far fewer nodes, often clustered in narrow geographies.
  4. Most Secure, Never Hacked
    Bitcoin is the world’s largest decentralized computing network. It has run for 16 years without being hacked or shut down—a claim no other blockchain can make.
  5. Security > Speed
    Many coins boast faster transactions, but speed comes at the cost of security and decentralization. Example: Solana was shut down six times in its first two years. Ethereum Classic suffered multiple 51% attacks. Bitcoin has never suffered either. Bitcoin solves this problem with Layer 2 technologies (Lightning Network, Liquid Network) built on top of the secure layer #1.
  6. Dominant Market Cap
    Bitcoin dwarfs all other cryptocurrencies combined. Its network effect is unmatched.

7. No Pre-Mine, No Insiders
Bitcoin started with zero monetary value. Satoshi mined early coins without knowing if they’d ever be worth anything— essentially a gift to the world. By contrast, Ethereum pre-mined 70% of its supply for insiders and VCs before launch. Nearly every other coin followed this model.

8. Culture of Freedom
People come for “number go up” (protection against inflation) but stay for “freedom go up.” Bitcoin represents property rights, censorship-resistant transactions, and grassroots self-sovereignty. No other crypto community embodies these ideals at its core.

In Summary:


To be clear, I’m not saying other cryptocurrencies don’t have uses. But none of them compare to Bitcoin as Sound Money. Freedom Money. The People’s Money.

Here are a couple of curated videos to dive deeper:

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To your financial freedom,
Mark R. Link, D.D.S.

The Bitcoin Dental Network

I’m a restorative dentist who got a hard wake-up call during the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, I’ve poured thousands of hours into understanding money, risk, and why costs keep rising in healthcare. I share the most useful, actionable resources I’ve found—especially for dentists, but helpful to anyone—so you can protect your financial health and your practice. That’s why I built The Bitcoin Dental Network. It’s free, practical, and no strings attached.

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