CZ: AI Cannot Fight Inflation, Bitcoin Has Long-Term Value Storage Attributes

Odaily reported that CZ stated on the X platform that AI and Bitcoin serve different functions. AI drives productivity improvements, while Bitcoin is used to combat inflation and protect wealth. CZ stated that AI cannot protect users from the effects of inflation, but Bitcoin can. The market often views AI and Bitcoin as two popular investment themes, but their nature is fundamentally different. AI is a technology that enhances corporate efficiency and economic productivity, whereas Bitcoin is a digital asset with a fixed supply.

CZ pointed out that the AI industry is developing, with global companies continuously investing billions of dollars in infrastructure such as AI software, data centers, and chips, driving transformation across sectors like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. However, AI companies can issue more shares to raise funds for expansion, and their investment value still depends on business performance and market competition. In contrast, Bitcoin's total supply is fixed at 21 million coins, meaning holders possess a scarce asset that cannot be diluted. CZ believes that this characteristic gives Bitcoin long-term value storage attributes, providing protection when the purchasing power of fiat currency declines due to inflation.

CZ has previously stated that the AI boom might attract some capital that would otherwise flow into the Bitcoin market. As AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic gain more capital attention, some investors may sell other assets to allocate towards AI-related investments. However, CZ believes that AI and Bitcoin are not in competition; they should be viewed as complementary assets: AI drives technological progress and production efficiency, while Bitcoin offers a store of value unaffected by supply expansion. (News.bitcoin)