At the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference, speakers discussed how academic studies on Bitcoin are often flawed, leading to widespread misinformation. This misinformation affects media narratives and contributes to misguided policy decisions regarding Bitcoin. The conference emphasized the need for accurate research to inform media and policy makers better.

Such flawed studies can result in harmful policies that do not accurately reflect Bitcoin's impact or potential. The conference aimed to shed light on these issues and highlight the importance of reliable data and analysis. Attendees were urged to promote better research methods and outcomes to improve Bitcoin's representation in the public sphere.