Satoshi Nakamoto envisioned Bitcoin as a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system,” but Michael Saylor sees it differently. Saylor, known for aggressively buying Bitcoin for years, presented plans for a “Bitcoin central bank.” Economist Saifedean Ammous, who spoke with Saylor, acknowledged that Saylor views Bitcoin more as an asset than money.

Strategy, led by Saylor, uses corporate finance mechanisms to give investors exposure to Bitcoin. The company’s stock (MSTR) allows investors to buy shares as a leveraged play on Bitcoin’s price. Strategy also raised billions through convertible senior notes to buy more Bitcoin and issued perpetual preferred stock to institutional investors.

As of Dec. 15, Strategy had accumulated 671,268 Bitcoin. Despite Saylor’s view of Bitcoin as a hard asset, Saifedean believes Bitcoin’s monetary properties remain unchanged. Saifedean sees Bitcoin as the money itself, emphasizing the importance of holding Bitcoin as the global monetary supply increases annually.

Ammous, who will advise Africa Bitcoin Corporation, believes Bitcoin’s widespread adoption will lead to it becoming the primary form of money. ABC’s president, Stafford Masie, cited Ammous’ expertise in Bitcoin adoption across South Africa as the main reason for his advisory role.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin thesis: money or commodity?