The value of Bitcoin code reaches 20 million dollars per line, unlocking the creative power behind Consensus.

During my time at Motorola, I heard that a well-known tech company set a goal for programmers to write 7 lines of code each day. After calculations, I found that each line of code was worth about 100 dollars. However, when I delved into the Source Code of Bitcoin, I realized that the value of each line of code far exceeded the results of traditional internet programming. This huge difference prompted me to resolutely turn towards the field of Bitcoin development.

Today, the value of each line of Bitcoin source code has risen to an astonishing $20 million. This huge value gap has led me to deeply ponder the reasons behind it, ultimately concluding that the high value of Bitcoin source code stems from its inherent "consensus creation ability" and "growth vitality", which is precisely the fundamental difference between it and traditional internet code.

The value of code can be divided into two categories: "ability-type" code and "function-type" code. The reason Bitcoin code is so expensive is that it belongs to "ability-type" code, which has the capability to create a global decentralized consensus and adaptive growth.

Every line of code in Bitcoin is not just a simple functional implementation, but carries a decentralized mechanical consensus, a set of self-executing rules, thereby creating a brand-new digital capability. This capability enables Bitcoin to condense the originally intangible human consensus onto its network through the PoW mechanism, integrating "energy," a universally recognized resource, and "time," the ultimate value, into the network. Through BTC, different miners are incentivized to compete to incorporate the value of human consensus, forming the most powerful decentralized global consensus network in human history, thus generating enormous commercial value and laying a solid foundation for carrying greater value in the future.

Bitcoin code also possesses "growth vitality", which means the ability to adaptively grow. Through the longest chain consensus mechanism, miners continuously compete for computing power, constantly raising the consensus barrier. The system automatically adjusts the difficulty every 2016 blocks to balance computing power and block generation speed. Furthermore, the game among various stakeholders including miners, nodes, protocol and application developers, users, and investors forms a continuously iterating network. This endows Bitcoin with the qualities of self-maintenance and adaptive growth, akin to a living organism, whose growth and anti-fragility allow it to remain robust in different environments. The mechanical consensus expressed by Bitcoin code is an "ability-type" product of adaptive growth that is non-replicable.

In contrast, traditional internet code is mostly "functional" products, designed to achieve specific functionalities or solve specific needs. Taking online shopping systems as an example, the code of e-commerce platforms aims to assist users in selecting products, settlement, and payment functions. This code can be quickly modified according to business needs and is easily replicable, resulting in lower irreplaceability and long-term value.

Another typical example is a database management system. Database products are widely used, but their core functions are data storage and retrieval, which can be replaced by more efficient implementations. Therefore, the value of their source code is diluted due to a lack of uniqueness.

In summary, the high value of Bitcoin's code comes from its inherent "consensus creation ability" and "growth vitality," as well as its unique, non-replicable properties. This is a vibrant code that not only addresses the decentralized consensus issue but also establishes a unique value system through its growth characteristics and complex ecosystem. The Bitcoin network has developed from zero to a network worth 1.5 trillion dollars in just 15 years, and this growth rate fully reflects the value of "ability-type" code. In contrast, traditional internet code, although it may excel in specific functions, struggles to reach the same level of value as Bitcoin due to its substitutability and functionality.

When starting or evaluating a technical project, we should reflect: "Is this adding a feature, or is it creating a new capability?" This question will help us better understand and position the potential value of the project.