Bitcoin offers real interest rates, a real savings tool. It gives the  saver a greater sense of confidence that every sum she is able to save  today will be buying her more in the future. Bitcoin has grown in  purchasing power year by year on average and offers a real interest  environment.

This reduction in uncertainty motivates long term thinking.

The  tradeoff with the future self is worth it. It pays off to avoid buying  shoes now that I don’t really need if I know I’ll be able to buy more  with that money in five years.