比特币是密歇根州需要扭转其慢性问题的答案

比特币似乎很复杂或冒险，但是拥抱领先的数字资产可能是扭转国家面临的慢性问题的答案

It doesn’t take a computer expert to understand Bitcoin. Bitcoin may seem complicated or risky, but embracing the leading digital asset can be the answer to reversing the chronic problems facing our state, such as population loss, brain drain and economic stagnation.

不需要计算机专家才能理解比特币。比特币似乎很复杂或冒险，但是拥抱领先的数字资产可能是扭转我们国家面临的慢性问题的答案，例如人口流失，脑海中流失和经济停滞。

Jobs are disappearing, young people are leaving their families behind, and communities are struggling to stay afloat. Politicians continue to offer bailouts, short-term spending and unsustainable programs as solutions.

工作正在消失，年轻人将家人抛在脑后，社区正在努力维持生计。政客继续提供救助，短期支出和不可持续的计划作为解决方案。

But the only way to reverse these downward trends is through innovation. And Bitcoin provides a path to an innovation-based economy.

但是，扭转这些向下趋势的唯一方法是通过创新。比特币为基于创新的经济提供了一条途径。

Let’s clear up a common misconception: not all cryptocurrency is the same. Digital assets fall into two general categories — securities (think stocks) and commodities (think gold or oil). Bitcoin is the latter. But unlike any other commodity on Earth, Bitcoin is predictably and reliably scarce. Only 21 million Bitcoin units will ever exist, a cap that is hard coded into its program. That scarcity, combined with its transparency and global nature, gives Bitcoin intrinsic value.

让我们清除一个共同的误解：并非所有加密货币都是相同的。数字资产分为两个一般类别 - 证券（想想股票）和商品（例如黄金或石油）。比特币是后者。但是，与地球上任何其他商品不同，比特币可以预见，可靠地稀缺。仅存在2100万个比特币单元，这是一个硬编码为程序的上限。这种稀缺性，结合其透明度和全球性质，具有比特币的内在价值。

It’s also backed by energy. In a world where time and energy are our most precious resources, Bitcoin offers a way to store both. It’s not controlled by a government or corporation. It can’t be manipulated by any central authority. And it operates on a network of more than 2,000 independent nodes across the globe, making it virtually impossible to counterfeit or alter.

它也得到了能量的支持。在时间和能源是我们最宝贵的资源的世界中​​，比特币提供了一种存储两者的方法。它不受政府或公司的控制。任何中央当局都无法操纵它。它在全球有2,000多个独立节点的网络上运行，因此几乎不可能伪造或更改。

Indeed, Bitcoin is an antidote to scams in the crypto space. Bitcoin has weathered more than 15 years of scrutiny and attacks — from governments, banks, media and skeptics — and is still rising faster than ever before. The annualized return since Bitcoin’s inception is more than 90%. Those fears have been unfounded, and the Bitcoin network gets stronger as more people adopt the digital asset and become part of its ecosystem.

确实，比特币是对加密货币空间中骗局的解毒剂。比特币（Bitcoin）经过了15年以上的审查和攻击，包括政府，银行，媒体和怀疑论者 - 仍然比以往任何时候都更快。由于比特币的成立以来，年度回报超过90％。这些担心是没有根据的，随着越来越多的人采用数字资产并成为其生态系统的一部分，比特币网络变得更加强大。

Bitcoin is also a tool to fight inflation. Unlike the dollar, which loses purchasing power annually due to Federal Reserve money printing, Bitcoin’s supply is fixed. This scarcity makes Bitcoin a hedge against the kind of monetary manipulation that has left many Americans struggling to keep up with rising prices.

比特币也是打击通货膨胀的工具。与由于美联储印刷而损失购买力的美元不同，比特币的供应是固定的。这种稀缺性使比特币成为对冲的货币操纵，使许多美国人努力跟上上涨的价格。

So, what can Michigan do? Plenty.

那么，密歇根州可以做什么？很多。

Michigan can follow the lead of New Hampshire, which just passed legislation to create a Bitcoin Reserve, allowing up to 5% of its $3.6 billion rainy day fund to be held in Bitcoin. That would currently allow them to purchase roughly 2,269 units of Bitcoin — an asset that has increased in value by over 500% in the past decade. If Michigan does the same with its $20 billion surplus, the state could not only protect its budget against dollar devaluation but also could potentially unlock millions in growth to reinvest in schools, roads and infrastructure.

密歇根州可以遵循新罕布什尔州的领导，该公司刚刚通过了制定比特币储备金的立法，最多可在比特币持有36亿美元的雨天基金中的5％。目前，他们可以购买大约2,269辆比特币，这项资产在过去十年中的价值增长了500％以上。如果密歇根州的200亿美元盈余也这样做，该州不仅可以保护其预算免受美元贬值的侵害，而且还可以释放数百万美元的增长，以在学校，道路和基础设施中重新投资。

Michigan can also make its tax policy competitive. Right now, outdated capital gains taxes and unclear regulations discourage tech firms and investors from choosing Michigan. Our state should be restructuring tax treatment for digital assets and incentivizing renewable-powered Bitcoin mining and blockchain companies to set up shop here. Other states are moving fast, and Michigan will be left behind if it does not quickly adopt forward-thinking policies.

密歇根州还可以使其税收政策具有竞争力。目前，过时的资本利得税和不清楚的法规阻止了科技公司和投资者选择密歇根州。我们的州应重组数字资产的税收处理，并激励可再生能源的比特币采矿和区块链公司在这里开设商店。其他州正在快速行动，如果不迅速采用具有前瞻性的政策，密歇根州将被抛在后面。

The Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council (MiBTC) is working to make these ideas tangible for everyday citizens. The MiBTC’s mission is to help policymakers and the public understand that Bitcoin is not just for day traders looking for a buck, crypto bros surfing the web or Silicon Valley techies. It is an instrument for people who want to see Michigan thrive again.

密歇根州比特币贸易委员会（MIBTC）正在努力使这些想法对于日常公民有形。 MIBTC的任务是帮助决策者，公众了解比特币不仅是为了赚钱的一日交易者，加密兄弟兄弟在网络上冲浪或硅谷技术人员。这是一个想要再次看到密歇根州蓬勃发展的人的工具。

Michigan needs forward-thinking businesses that understand the long-term value of holding Bitcoin. The state needs local governments who are open to exploring blockchain-based transparency solutions. And most of all, it needs voters who are tired of the same old promises and ready to support bold, future-focused policies.

密歇根州需要具有前瞻性的企业，以了解持有比特币的长期价值。该州需要地方政府，他们愿意探索基于区块链的透明度解决方案。最重要的是，它需要厌倦了同样的旧承诺并准备支持大胆，以未来为中心的政策的选民。

Bitcoin is not a magic-bullet solution for all of Michigan’s problems, but it is certainly a powerful tool for achieving economic revival. Our state was the mecca for the second Industrial Revolution when the automobile industry was king. There is no reason why it cannot dominate the third Industrial Revolution by embracing Bitcoin and the tech industry to revitalize decaying industrial centers and create thousands of well-paying jobs as well as a better world.

比特币不是密歇根州所有问题的魔术解决方案，但它无疑是实现经济复兴的有力工具。当汽车行业是国王时，我们的州是第二次工业革命的圣地。没有理由通过拥抱比特币和科技行业来振兴衰败的工业中心，创造成千上万的薪水良好的工作以及一个更美好的世界来振兴第三次工业革命。

Amber Harris is managing director of the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council.

Amber Harris是密歇根州比特币贸易委员会的董事总经理。