澳大利亞參議員杰拉德·倫尼克（Gerard Rennick）說，比特幣不能被消費

2025年5月23日，澳大利亞參議員杰拉德·倫尼克（Gerard Rennick）在社交媒體上提到比特幣無法消費。加密貨幣社區中的許多人對參議員X的評論做出了反應

Senator Gerard Rennick, from Queensland, has sparked debate after stating on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Bitcoin cannot be used to feed anyone.

來自昆士蘭州的杰拉德·倫尼克（Gerard Rennick）參議員在X上說，X（以前稱為Twitter）引發了辯論，該比特幣不能用於養活任何人。

His comment, made on May 23, drew reactions from members of the cryptocurrency community who pointed out what the Senator X’s post didn’t mention about the cryptocurrency and why it’s used.

他的評論是在5月23日發表的，引起了加密貨幣社區成員的反應，他們指出了參議員X的帖子沒有提及加密貨幣以及為什麼使用的是什麼。

Rennick’s comment comes as part of his broader effort to support economic actions such as his plan for a new party focused on helping the public. However, some critics say his rejection of Bitcoin fails to recognize its widespread adoption globally.

倫尼克（Rennick）的評論是他為支持經濟行動（例如他針對幫助公眾的新政黨計劃）提供的更廣泛努力的一部分。但是，一些批評家說，他對比特幣的拒絕並未承認其在全球範圍內廣泛採用。

The Australian Bitcoin Industry Body (ABIB) also chimed in to argue that Rennick’s comment shows a lack of understanding of Bitcoin’s purpose.

澳大利亞比特幣產業機構（ABIB）也認為倫尼克的評論表明對比特幣目的缺乏了解。

“Senator Rennick mentions that Bitcoin 'cannot feed anyone’,” ABIB stated. “Perhaps he’s never encountered someone using Bitcoin to buy groceries.”

阿比布說：“倫尼克參議員提到比特幣'無法養活任何人'。” “也許他從未遇到過使用比特幣購買雜貨的人。”

The industry body added that Bitcoin, which is valued at over $2 trillion, is not meant to be bought and used for food. Instead, it’s meant to be held and used as protection against inflation.

該行業機構補充說，價值超過2萬億美元的比特幣並不是要購買和用於食品的比特幣。取而代之的是，它應被持有並用作防止通貨膨脹的保護。

“A better question might be: how can Australia strengthen its economy to meet future challenges?” ABIB stated, arguing that such misinterpretations of Bitcoin could lead to policies that block innovation.

“一個更好的問題可能是：澳大利亞如何加強其經濟以應對未來的挑戰？”阿比布說，認為對比特幣的這種誤解可能會導致阻礙創新的政策。

The world’s main cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is based on a decentralized blockchain that supports secure transactions around the globe. In recent times, the market value of cryptocurrencies has been increasing thanks to more institutions joining in and a rise in public interest, according to CoinMarketCap.

世界主要的加密貨幣比特幣基於一個分散的區塊鏈，該區塊鏈支持全球安全的交易。根據CoinMarketCap的數據，近來，由於更多的機構加入並提高了公共利益，加密貨幣的市場價值一直在增加。

However, Rennick’s comment seemed to downplay the industry’s contribution to the economy.

但是，倫尼克的評論似乎淡化了該行業對經濟的貢獻。

Community Fires Back

社區開火

The community of Bitcoin users quickly reacted to each of the claims made by the Senator.

比特幣使用者社區對參議員提出的每一個主張迅速做出了反應。

In response to ABIB’s statement that Bitcoin’s value depreciates less over time compared to fiat currencies which can inflate, one X user claimed that the industry body’s comment was a better takeaway for the Senator.

為了回應Abib的聲明，即比特幣的價值隨著時間的流逝而貶值，與可能膨脹的法定貨幣相比，一位X用戶聲稱該行業人體的評論對參議員來說是更好的收穫。

“A valuable point from ABIB. Perhaps Senator Rennick can consider this insight as he crafts his new party’s platform,” the user said.

用戶說：“阿比布（Abib）的寶貴點。也許參議員倫尼克（Rennick）可以考慮這種見解，因為他製作了新黨的平台。”

Another user, who said they had been using Bitcoin for over 10 years, added that they had never seen its price decrease to zero despite market crashes.

另一位用戶說，他們已經使用比特幣已有10多年了，並補充說，儘管市場崩潰，但他們從未看到其價格下降到零。

A third user said that, while Bitcoin cannot be eaten, its increasing value makes it a good tool for protecting wealth. They added that blockchain technology can be used to create new food production and climate solutions.

第三個用戶說，儘管無法食用比特幣，但其價值不斷增加，它使其成為保護財富的好工具。他們補充說，區塊鏈技術可用於創建新的食品生產和氣候解決方案。

“Senator Rennick, I urge you to reconsider your statement and focus on the vast potential that Bitcoin and blockchain technology offer for innovation, economic growth and a better future for all Australians,” the user said in a message directed at the Senator.

用戶在針對參議員的一條消息中說：“倫尼克參議員，我敦促您重新考慮自己的陳述，並專注於比特幣和區塊鏈技術為創新，經濟增長和所有澳大利亞人帶來更美好未來的巨大潛力。”

Senator's Comment Sparks Debate on Cryptocurrency Policy

參議員的評論引發了有關加密貨幣政策的辯論

The event highlights a difference in perspective between those involved in traditional policymaking and those who support cryptocurrency.

該活動突出了參與傳統決策者與支持加密貨幣的人們之間的觀點差異。

If Bitcoin is misunderstood, it could limit Australia’s ability to be a leader in blockchain technology, ABIB cautioned. The group urged the government to examine how Bitcoin can help strengthen the country’s economy.

阿比布警告說，如果比特幣被誤解，它可能會限制澳大利亞成為區塊鏈技術領導者的能力。該組織敦促政府研究比特幣如何幫助加強該國的經濟。

There is an ongoing global discussion about how Bitcoin impacts today’s economies. Supporters argue that it provides an opportunity for regions with unstable currencies to achieve financial independence.

關於比特幣如何影響當今經濟體的全球討論正在進行。支持者認為，它為擁有不穩定貨幣的地區提供了實現財務獨立性的機會。

The website Blockchain.com shows that the volume of Bitcoin transactions increases daily and usually exceeds $30 billion. This fact further underscores why cryptocurrencies are becoming both a place to store money and a medium for making transactions.

網站Blockchain.com顯示，比特幣交易的數量每天增加，通常超過300億美元。這一事實進一步強調了為什麼加密貨幣既成為存儲資金的地方，又是進行交易的媒介。

Those critical of Rennick’s statement say it disregards these realities. They argue that because Bitcoin is decentralized, it reduces people’s reliance on major banks.

那些對倫尼克陳述批評的人說，這無視這些現實。他們認為，由於比特幣已分散，因此減少了人們對主要銀行的依賴。

ABIB's warning was that Australia could lag behind if the government does not fully engage with the benefits of Bitcoin. The goal is to ensure Australians are prepared to handle future challenges and disasters, they stated.

阿比布的警告是，如果政府不完全參與比特幣的好處，澳大利​​亞可能會落後。他們說，目標是確保澳大利亞人準備應對未來的挑戰和災難。

The Senator’s comment comes as more entities around the world are adopting Bitcoin. In El Salvador, Bitcoin is used as legal tender, and global companies like Tesla also hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.

參議員的評論是隨著世界上越來越多的實體採用比特幣。在薩爾瓦多（El Salvador），比特幣被用作法定招標，特斯拉（Tesla）這樣的全球公司也持有比特幣的資產負債表。

In contrast to Rennick’s opinion, these changes highlight a gap between political attention and rapid financial developments.

與倫尼克（Rennick）的看法相反，這些變化突出了政治關注與快速財務發展之間的差距。

Due to the controversy, lawmakers are now being urged to prioritize more education on cryptocurrencies. ABIB highlighted the importance of understanding how Bitcoin operates in order to create sound policies.

由於爭議，立法者現在被敦促優先考慮更多有關加密貨幣的教育。 Abib強調了了解比特幣如何運作以創建合理策略的重要性。

They cautioned that failing to consider it would alienate a growing segment of the population interested in digital assets.

他們警告說，不認為這將疏遠對數字資產感興趣的人口的越來越多。