# Quiz 20

#### What tensions arose within the Bitcoin ecosystem as its user base expanded? (Select ALL that apply)

* [x] The foundational vision of autonomy clashed with its use as a speculative asset
* [x] The fixed rules of Bitcoin's protocol contrasted with the unpredictable logic of markets
* [ ] Bitcoin's decentralized nature was replaced by centralized control
* [ ] Bitcoin's cryptographic principles were abandoned

**Note to Learners**\
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This process generated a double tension: 1. Between the foundational vision (autonomy, transparency, decentralization) and its use as a speculative asset. 2. Between the programmatic nature of the protocol (limited issuance, fixed rules) and the unpredictable logic of markets.

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To learn more about it, you can follow the course [Unlocking the Evolution of Bitcoin: From Community Origins to Market Adaptation](https://bsvblockchain.360learning.com/course/play/68ad7342599ab13c54a77e4f)


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