Bitcoin Q&A: Lost coins and the deflationary experiment

Do you think it is a problem that Bitcoin private keys can be destroyed, in terms of a store-of-value? Should we re-distribute bitcoin which hasn't moved for a long period of time? Should we do something about lost coins? Is there potential for centralization through concentration of ownership of bitcoin? Has there ever been a deflationary experiment? Wouldn't people stop spending altogether?

These questions are from the fourth and fifth sessions of MOOC 11, which took place on February 22nd and March 1st 2019 respectively. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop

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