At the inorganic level the protocol consumes & converts raw energy to maintain the integrity of its supply. At the biological layer it promotes individual self preservation. At the social level it coheres us through a common rule set & level playing field. The metaphysics of reality is in the meeting of object & subject.Patterns exist at different levels of evolution. Thoughts inspired by discussion between @a305cc89…eb0ce220 and guest Sevilla King on The ‘What Is Money Show?’ podcast describing the quality & value of Bitcoin’s existence.