Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference discussed the impact of misinformation in academic research on Bitcoin. They highlighted how inaccuracies have led to misguided media narratives, government policies, and harmful regulations. Flawed studies on BTC emissions and mining practices have fueled misinformation in journalism and policymaking. Andrew Bailey and Bradley Rettler emphasized the lasting effects of academic errors on public perception. Bailey pointed out a unit error in a widely cited paper, while Rettler noted journalists' reliance on academic sources without deep verification. Craig Warmke warned of real-world implications, such as proposed legislation targeting the BTC mining industry and software developers. He urged academics to support Bitcoin. The discussion shed light on the urgent need for accurate research and responsible reporting in the cryptocurrency space. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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