Since the advent of Bitcoin in 2009, interest in it has steadily increased. To date, the crypto market capitalization is almost 220 billion dollars.
Thanks to Bitcoin, people became millionaires. Due to the heat of passions around cryptocurrency, many producers and documentaries took the opportunity and decided to talk about the pros / cons of this technology and its contribution to the digital revolution. Here are the best 10 movies about Bitcoin (the first is translated into Russian).
1. Banking On Bitcoin
This film is very similar to The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin ("Rise and Rise of Bitcoin"). He introduces viewers to the first enthusiasts of the new technology and examines its ups and downs. Throughout the film, the authors try to answer the question: is a balance between regulation and innovation possible? The film discusses various issues related to Bitcoin and talks about the contribution of technology pioneers to the development of the blockchain. It is recommended for those who are interested in the problem of regulation and innovation in the cryptoindustry.
2. Bitcoin: The Bit Of Money As We Know It (“Bitcoin: The End Of Money Usual For”)
Since blockchains remain largely a mystery to the general public, the goal of most documentaries is to tell the story of this amazing technology. In this sense, this film is no different from others. It explains how Bitcoin is different from other currencies and why it has captured the minds of many people. Its decentralized and trustless design has revolutionized the financial sector. Bitcoin has challenged traditional banking and financial systems. The title of the film is connected precisely with this process. The director is trying to show how much the new cryptocurrency has influenced and will influence the traditional financial systems so familiar to us.
3. The Rise And Rise Of Bitcoin ("The Rise And Rise Of Bitcoin")
In the world there are people who are closely associated with Bitcoin, actively buying and using it. All of them will tell you that the development of cryptocurrency can be compared to a rollercoaster ride. Monumental successes were followed by crushing failures. The journey was completely unpredictable, with unexpected plot twists. The director tried to show all this to the general public, hence the name. “The rise and rise of Bitcoin” is a film about the history of Bitcoin. It covers all related events that have ever been in the headlines.
4. Bitcoin Gospel ("Gospel of Bitcoin")
Are you interested in Bitcoin device? How can it be used for payments? This Dutch film should give an exhaustive answer to these questions. It begins with the performance of bitcoin-angel Roger Vera. He explains how cryptocurrency works. In fact, the film is dedicated to the life of Vera. It tells how he promotes Bitcoin, as well as the mining of Bitcoins in China. In addition, the authors included in the picture information about other well-known Bitcoin enthusiasts, such as Andreas Antonopoulos. So this film is for those who would like to know better about the life of Bitcoin evangelists.
5. The Bitcoin Story (“The Bitcoin Story”)
The plot of this film is developing rapidly. It contains all the secrets associated with the emergence of Bitcoin, and also describes the fundamentals of technology, the political background and the ability of Bitcoin to transform the financial sector. In addition, the directors have included the opinions of venture capitalists on cryptocurrency in the picture.
6. History Of Bitcoin ("Bitcoin History")
The film tells about the history of the creation of a unique technology, presents its application options, and also tracks the evolution of Bitcoin from its inception to today.
7. Magic Money ("Magic Money")
This movie was created to answer some of the popular Bitcoin questions. It describes what a cryptocurrency is and what its impact on society is; it describes the formation of the first truly global digital means of payment. Bitcoin is not controlled by modern financial institutions, but by the people who use it. The picture describes the origin of the cryptocurrency and its structure; It is considered whether it is really a step forward for society. The authors investigate in detail the mysterious origin of Bitcoin and try to imagine its future.
8. The Bitcoin Experiment ("Bitcoin Experiment")
This film was released in 2016 year and is a social experiment on the legitimacy of digital currency. The authors went to Scandinavia to find out if it is ready for bitcoin. The film became their peculiar diary. Those who have looked The Bitcoin Experiment note that this is a great introduction to Bitcoin. It shows how digital currency will provide an ordinary person with freedom from existing financial structures and tells about the advantages of this revolutionary technology.
9. Life On Bitcoin ("Life with Bitcoin")
Bitcoin has been criticized since its inception. Some argue that it is impossible to live by buying everything you need exclusively for cryptocurrency and completely replace credit cards and cash with it. To prove the opposite, one couple decided on an unusual experiment. For 100 days they had to live, paying only with cryptocurrency. The film describes their fascinating adventure. The main intrigue is that they began the experiment immediately after the wedding. The picture clearly showed how rarely cryptocurrency is found outside of large cities and how hard it was to convince sellers to accept Bitcoins as payment.
10. Bitcoin Heist ("the abduction of bitcoins")
The plot of this action movie is tied to bitcoin and hackers, who are called the scourge of the modern cryptocurrency world. An Interpol agent is trying to catch a legendary cybercriminal named Phantom by assembling a team of crypto players. Soon the agent discovers that they do not know such a thing as honor.