Beanie Babies, Labubus, and Bitcoin: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)

Is Bitcoin just another Beanie Baby? Or are Labubus the new altcoins?
In this video, I break down the viral comparison between Bitcoin and collectible fads like Beanie Babies and Labubus — and show why only one of them is actually built to store value.

This is a silly comparison but it’s a deep-dive into what makes something money. We’ll explore how real money emerges in history, why Bitcoin is following that path, and why collectibles, crypto tokens, and fiat currency can’t compete.

If you’re trying to understand why Bitcoin is different, and why it’s not just another fad, this one’s for you.
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👇 Chapters:
00:00 – Is Bitcoin Just Beanie Babies Again?
01:27 – Why Labubus Have Value
03:24 – Scarcity, Hype, and Speculation
05:11 – Labubus Are Actually Like Altcoins
06:55 – Bitcoin Isn’t a Collectible — It’s Money
07:15 – The Properties of Money (Bitcoin vs Labubus)
10:14 – Abundant Scarcity & Why Bitcoin Scales
10:36 – How Money Actually Emerges (Collectible → Store of Value → Medium of Exchange)
13:22 – Why Altcoins and Fiat Skip the Line
16:00 – Gold, Silver, and Free Market Money vs Fiat Illusions
17:00 – Bitcoin’s Rise: From Curiosity to Global Money
17:37 – Don’t Confuse Toys, Tokens, or Fiat With Bitcoin

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