Opinion: Bitcoin Is Now More Than Just ‘Digital Gold’, It's Part of the Global Financial Infrastructure

As Bitcoin turns 16 years old with the release of its whitepaper, Trust Machines' Rena Shah points out that Bitcoin is now more than just “digital gold,” it is a core component of the global financial infrastructure. 2024 marks a key inflection point for the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the expansion of Layer 2, the proliferation of Ordinals, and the accelerated entry of institutions, 2024 marks a key inflection point in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the expansion of Layer 2, the proliferation of Ordinals, and the accelerated entry of institutions. Bitcoin ETFs driven by financial giants such as BlackRock have attracted more than $1.5bn in inflows, signalling Bitcoin's widespread acceptance by the traditional financial system.