“Some of the newer cryptocurrencies use blockchain technology far more efficiently than bitcoin does.”
Eswar Prasad, Professor, Cornell University · Bitcoin since: +46%
As published by CNBC
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$46,172December 17, 2021
$100 at that price$145.97At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $67,395, checked Nov 14, 2026, 3:27 AM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
Eswar Prasad appears in 2 recorded obituaries. 39 declarations were recorded in 2021.
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Bitcoin Is Dead. “Bitcoin May Not Last That Much Longer” — Eswar Prasad, CNBC, December 17, 2021. Bitcoin: $46,171.72. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2021-12-17-bitcoin-may-not-last-that-much-longer