“But bitcoin and the like have the feel to me of beta-versions of the Model T Ford in the early days of motor cars. Fine for proof of concept, but too problem-laden to be useful to most of humanity.”
David Dodwell, Investor · Bitcoin since: +374%
As published by The South China Morning Post
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$16,937January 5, 2018
$100 at that price$474.31At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $80,335, checked Oct 29, 2026, 5:44 AM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
Keep the receipt.
Bitcoin Is Dead. “The Bitcoin Revolution Isn’t Coming. Here’s Why” — David Dodwell, The South China Morning Post, January 5, 2018. Bitcoin: $16,937.17. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2018-01-05-the-bitcoin-revolution-isnt-coming-heres-why