Elon Musk has reignited global debate over Bitcoin’s true value, arguing that its foundation lies not in speculation or institutional trust, but in energy itself. “You can issue fake fiat currency , every government in history has done so , but it is impossible to fake energy,” Musk said on a post on X, framing Bitcoin’s energy consumption as the core of its authenticity rather than a weakness. His view challenges decades of conventional economic thinking by suggesting that Bitcoin’s worth is anchored in real-world energy expenditure, not political promises or monetary policy. At the heart of Musk’s argument is a ... (full story)