Spurlock Takes On Bitcoin

“Super Size Me” director Morgan Spurlock is using his own experience to explain the growing popularity of bitcoin on a CNN documentary called "Inside Man." The show is set to air February 19 at 21:00 ET and will showcase Spurlock’s difficulty using the cryptocurrency in everyday life.

Daily Use Is Currently Futile

However, Practicality Remains

However, the program also underscores the lack of practical uses for bitcoin. Spurlock attempts to survive using only bitcoin and finds every day tasks, like buying a coffee, difficult. While run-of-the-mill purchases are arduous, the episode points out that illegal and illicit activities are relatively simple using the dark web.

Spurlock’s experience using bitcoin is expected to mirror the currency’s actual challenges— that mainstream use is hampered by mistrust, security concerns and volatility. Despite that, an inside look at the currency’s driving technology is likely to help pique the interest of the masses. Blockchain, the ledger that bitcoin functions on, has been hailed by many as one of the most important inventions of the decade and although bitcoin may not succeed, blockchain is likely to continue growing and expanding.