Jack Dorsey said Bitcoin helps route payments around traditional gatekeepers such as Visa, MasterCard, and banks, framing it as aligned with the internet’s original open-access principles.
Jack Dorsey described Bitcoin as an open protocol for money transmission, saying it enables payment routing outside traditional intermediaries such as Visa, MasterCard, and banks. He added that Bitcoin reflects early internet ideals that information should remain free and open. His remarks frame Bitcoin as a decentralized payment network rather than only a speculative asset, highlighting its role in reducing reliance on centralized financial gatekeepers.