PROS

CONS

  • Decentralization – No central authority controls transactions, reducing government and bank interference.
  • Inflation Hedge – Fixed supply (e.g., Bitcoin’s 21M limit) protects against currency devaluation.
  • Fast & Low-Cost Transactions – Cross-border transfers are quicker and cheaper than traditional banking.
  • Financial Inclusion – Enables access to financial services for the unbanked.
  • Transparency & Security – Blockchain ensures tamper-proof, verifiable transactions.
  • DeFi & Smart Contracts – Automates transactions, reducing the need for intermediaries.
  • Privacy – Allows pseudonymous transactions, enhancing financial confidentiality.
  • High Return Potential – Past surges attract investors seeking significant gains.
  • Innovation – Fuels new technologies like NFTs, Web3, and tokenized assets.
  • Independence – Can serve as a stable alternative in times of economic uncertainty.
  • Volatility – Extreme price swings make crypto risky for payments and investment.
  • Regulatory Uncertainty – Governments may impose bans, taxes, or restrictions.
  • Illegal Use – Crypto can facilitate fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
  • Environmental Impact – Energy-intensive mining raises sustainability concerns.
  • No Consumer Protection – Lost or stolen funds are often unrecoverable.
  • Complexity & Risk – Wallet mismanagement can lead to permanent losses.
  • Market Manipulation – Prone to fraud, insider trading, and pump-and-dump schemes.
  • Scalability Issues – High fees and slow transactions limit mainstream adoption.
  • Lack of Intrinsic Value – Many cryptos rely purely on speculation.
  • Competition from CBDCs – State-backed digital currencies could replace key crypto functions.

The future speaks in codes. The question is: Who will understand it?

 

NOWWAY

 
 
 
BEAT THE MARKET | + CRYPTO –
 
2025

DESCRIPTION

+ CRYPTO –

A Digital Artwork on Crypto: The Future speaks in Codes.

Is this a break from old systems or just a new mask for power? In the shadows of the blockchain, hope and doubt coexist. Progress or illusion – who decides which echo remains?

  • Installation shaped by real-time data
  • Constantly shifting and evolving visual experience

Many thanks to TRADINGVIEW for their technical support, without which this project would not have been possible.

Lives and works in Munich, Germany

NowWay is Michael Saalfeld, a real-time artist exploring the ever-changing nature of the stock market through hyperrealism. My work unfolds in real-time, questioning established financial theories and exposing unseen dynamics. By blending technology and time, I aim to transform the way viewers perceive financial systems – perhaps even sharpening their instincts as investors.

email: info@beat-the-market.com