Finance and Investment

To put it this way, if you had asked this question fifteen years ago, the answer might still have been "it's mainly for drinking." But if you ask now, the answer is almost certainly: Karuizawa whisky ...

Brother, you've hit the nail on the head. Karuizawa is currently one of the "holy grails" in the whisky world, but it's also a very deep and complex subject.

Hey, when it comes to investing in Japanese whisky, there's a lot to talk about. In recent years, it's become incredibly popular, with prices skyrocketing.

You've hit the nail on the head with that question. Japanese whisky has indeed been incredibly popular in recent years, with prices skyrocketing.

This is an excellent question, and it's often joked about within the community. In my opinion, it's not a true religion, but many of its behaviors and manifestations are so strikingly similar to relig...

Let's put it this way, we need to start by discussing the "path to success" that was common for our parents' generation. In the past, the generally accepted path for social mobility, or "moving up," w...

That's a great question, and it's a common misconception. My view is: Technically and operationally, absolutely not. But from a risk and mindset perspective, it's indeed more suited for those with a c...

This analogy is actually quite clever, and many people have had similar thoughts. We can look at it this way: they are indeed very similar at the fundamental level of "consensus," yet they represent t...

This is an interesting proposition, and after some thought, I find it quite insightful. We can understand it this way: First, what is "art"? A Van Gogh painting, in essence, is just some paint on a ca...

Let's talk about an interesting phenomenon first. Why are limited edition sneakers, rare stamps, or paintings by famous artists so expensive? Their use value might not be high; the shoes might not be ...

This is an interesting question, let's discuss it. If we view Bitcoin as a "family heirloom," can it provide the same sense of psychological security across generations as gold or a prime piece of rea...

Okay, let's talk about this, and I'll try to explain it in simple terms. You can imagine Bitcoin as a kind of digital gold. The total amount of gold in the world is limited; the more you mine, the les...

Good question. This really gets to the root of "what money actually is." Let's skip the fancy jargon and talk in plain language. Similarities: The Core Logic is Inherited Think about it: why did peopl...

This is an interesting question, and I think the answer is: largely yes, but not entirely. It might sound a bit convoluted, so let me break it down for you.

Hello, that's a great question. Actually, it's not that complicated; let me give you a few analogies to make it clear. You can imagine the Bitcoin market as a giant, highly emotionally sensitive "popu...

You've hit on a crucial point. If we view the underlying logic of value as "consensus" or "belief," then many things suddenly become clear. From this perspective, Bitcoin, religion, and gold indeed sh...

Of course not. You can understand it this way: scarcity is only a "necessary condition" for value, but not a "sufficient condition." If something is merely scarce but has no use or consensus, it won't...

This question is actually quite interesting, as it touches upon the very essence of all "money." Think of it this way: a 100-yuan bill in your wallet is essentially just a piece of paper with some pri...