Bitcoin’s Survival Problem

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What would it take for Bitcoin to fail—and what could keep it alive? A payment appears on a screen. An exchange shows an account balance. A wallet holds the keys. But when something goes wrong, can the person relying on Bitcoin still use their money? Bitcoin’s Survival Problem explores the risks behind that question—and the defenses that could determine Bitcoin’s future. In this concise, accessible book, Maxwell Robinson examines Bitcoin security, mining economics, cryptocurrency custody and the human decisions that keep a decentralized network working. Historical incidents, clear explanations and worked examples show how failures happen, how recovery works, and where uncertainty remains. Inside, you’ll discover: - What a 51 percent attack can—and cannot—do, and why a valid payment can still leave a merchant exposed. - How Bitcoin halving and transaction fees affect mining revenue, and why revenue alone cannot tell us whether the network is secure. - Why exchange balances and self-custody carry different risks, including withdrawal delays, missing assets and lost access. - How software failures become monetary emergencies, with lessons from Bitcoin’s 2013 chain split and 2018 vulnerability. - What quantum computing could threaten, and why upgrading cryptography also raises difficult questions about ownership. - How regulation, industrial concentration and specialist services shape resilience, including the strongest case for Bitcoin’s continued survival. Written for curious beginners, Bitcoin holders and skeptical readers, this short book requires no background in cryptography. Twelve focused chapters and a glossary help you follow the argument and understand the key terms. You’ll leave with a clearer way to assess alarming headlines, confident promises and competing claims about the future of digital money. Understand what Bitcoin must keep delivering—and what happens when those promises are tested. Duration - 1h 36m. Author - Maxwell Robinson. Narrator - Digital Voice Dan - Captivating, Engaging and Inviting E. Published Date - Saturday, 03 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 Henri Kateb ©.