“Bitcoin is a swarm of cyber hornets serving the goddess of wisdom, feeding on the fire of truth, exponentially growing ever smarter, faster, and stronger behind a wall of encrypted energy.” — Michael SaylorEmbarking upon the venture of this essay with an invocation of Michael Saylor’s words introduces an element of hazard. For those who are initiates or devoted followers in the realm of cryptocurrency, and especially for those who have cast their digital lot with Bitcoin, such a prologue is ...