01Definition
Nick Szabo's design for scarce digital objects built from chained proofs of work and distributed timestamping.
02Context
Nick Szabo's design for scarce digital objects built from chained proofs of work and distributed timestamping. This coordinate is placed in the wider system through its protocol, economic and historical relationships.
03Why it matters
Understanding Bit gold helps distinguish a verifiable Bitcoin mechanism or historical record from slogans, products and market narratives.
⌖Reference points
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Linked to related atlas coordinates
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Grounded in a source record
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Explains function and trade-offs
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Part of the open Bitcoin knowledge graph