Crypto’s Next 16 Years: Will Robots Start Using Bitcoin? 🤖💸

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At the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, crypto’s biggest names gathered to discuss the future-because nothing says “future” like people in suits arguing about digital money while the world burns. Hosted by Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, the panel featured Jeremy Allaire, Saifedean Ammous, Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who looked like he just discovered the “undo” button in life. 🤷♂️

Garlinghouse, a man with more confidence than a peacock on a unicycle, claimed the next 16 years of crypto will be better than the last. “Sure, we’ve had scams, crashes, and enough drama to fill a Netflix series, but soon crypto will stop being ‘speculation’ and start doing… actual things,” he declared, as if convincing a room of investors that “real-world utility” isn’t just code for “we hope this works.” 🚀

Garlinghouse’s Confidence in the Future of Crypto 

During the event (October 27-30, 2025: the future, already late), Garlinghouse and economist Saifedean Ammous debated crypto’s path. Ammous argued there’s “no global consensus” on how to evolve digital assets-probably because half the room still thinks blockchain is a type of coffee bean. 🌍

Garlinghouse agreed, noting crypto is “in its early phase” because no one’s figured out if it’s a currency, a meme, or a tax loophole. He praised Circle’s stablecoins as “real-world use cases,” which basically means people are now paying for tacos with digital IOUs. 🌮💳

“The next 16 years will be about growth and real utility!” he said, as if “utility” isn’t just a word they throw around when they’re out of buzzwords. “Imagine crypto not just storing value but… doing stuff! Like, I don’t know, letting you send money without a bank! Groundbreaking!” 🤯

Bitcoin is Digital Gold

Ammous compared Bitcoin to gold, but “digital” and “easier to use.” Because nothing says “trust” like replacing gold’s glitter with a string of numbers and a 50% chance of getting hacked. “Gold is politically sensitive,” he explained, “but Bitcoin? That’s just politically controversial because it’s like a party no one can shut down-even if they wanted to.” 🎉

He added, “Gold can’t move money fast across borders. Bitcoin can!” as if moving money faster than a FedEx truck in a hurry isn’t just a cry for help. And let’s not forget: Bitcoin’s grown more than gold in 16 years because nothing says “value” like a 24/7 global casino with a built-in audience. 🎰

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2025-10-30 13:08