A Dollar for the Future: A Bitcoin Time Capsule Beneath a Century-Old Stairway Recently, the grange of which I am a member undertook repairs to a set of historic stone steps that had served the community for well over one hundred years. Time and weather had taken their toll, and it was clear that the steps needed restoration if they were to continue serving future generations. As work progressed, someone suggested an idea that quickly captured everyone's imagination: before the repaired stones were set in place, we would create a time capsule for the people who might one day repair these same steps a century from now. The capsule became a snapshot of our time. Members contributed various items that represented everyday life in the 2020s. There were menus from local restaurants, including our neighborhood pizza shop. Newspapers, notes, and other contemporary items were included to give future discoverers a glimpse into our community and how we lived. I decided to contribute someth...