Sometimes, a simple analogy can make all the difference. Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, recently shared a fresh way to think about Bitcoin during an interview with Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy. He compared Bitcoin to a game—one where everyone has a chance to win, as he said in his manifest, the 21 Rules of Bitcoin, “Bitcoin is is the Only Game in the Casino Where We All Can Win.”
Bitcoin: A Game Everyone Wins
“Bitcoin is a monetary network where it won’t censor where you send your money, it won’t freeze your account, and over time, you’re winning the game just by being part of it.”
Saylor drew inspiration from mythology and described Bitcoin as similar to Prometheus giving humanity fire. Just like fire changed everything by offering warmth and light, Bitcoin brings a new kind of freedom in how we use money.
Imagine being part of a system where no one can block your transactions or freeze your account. That’s the power of Bitcoin. It’s a (decentralized) monetary network that operates without gatekeepers, which means you have full control of your funds. Over time, as more people join, everyone benefits.
Saylor explained it like this: “You don’t want to be on a network where they can censor what you say or freeze your account. Bitcoin is a monetary network where it won’t censor where you send your money, it won’t freeze your account, and over time, you’re winning the game just by being part of it.”
Playing on the Winning Team
“There are hundreds of millions of people on Team Bitcoin.”
To make it even easier to understand, Saylor compared Bitcoin to being on a basketball team with legends like LeBron James and Michael Jordan. Even if you’re scoring just a couple of points, you’re still part of the team, and you’re benefiting from their success.
Think about it—on Team Bitcoin, the network grows stronger as more people join. Saylor explained, “Everywhere in the world I go, there’s a fan club. There are hundreds of millions of people on Team Bitcoin. You should join. The best part? Not only are you part of the game, but you’re also building wealth along the way.”
About Freedom
What Saylor is really saying is that Bitcoin isn’t just about money—it’s about fairness and freedom. It’s a system designed to give you control, without relying on banks or governments to decide what you can or can’t do with your own funds.
If you have recently become a Bitcoiner, think of it as joining a team. You don’t have to understand every technical detail right away. By becoming part of the Bitcoin network, you’re stepping into a system where your participation helps make it better for everyone. And you learn as you go.
So, whether you’re scoring two points or one hundred, you’re still winning in the long run. And as Saylor puts it, it’s not just about the game—it’s about building wealth while you’re at it.
You can watch the entire conversation in the video below:
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