Nick Szabo, pioneer of cryptographic finance and the mind behind “bit gold,” recently reaffirmed one of Bitcoin’s core principles: its independence from politics. In a widely shared quote, Szabo stated,
“This is the dream of de‑politicizing money.”
His words capture what many see as Bitcoin’s greatest strength. It is not governed by any nation, political party or central bank. It exists outside the influence of policy agendas and monetary interventions. For Szabo, that neutrality is not a flaw but the foundation of Bitcoin’s long-term value.
As the creator of the term “smart contracts,” Szabo has long argued that rule-based, verifiable systems offer more fairness and resilience than ones guided by political discretion. In a world facing inflation, currency devaluation and growing state control, Bitcoin’s resistance to manipulation stands out.
The idea of separating money from politics is more than technical innovation. It is an argument for economic freedom. Bitcoin operates on code, not ideology, making it a global monetary system that reflects consensus and transparency over power and control.
Sources: Nick Szabo via X (JAN3), Cointelegraph, Satoshi Archive
