Bitcoin’s scarcity lies not in its code, but in the combination of its decentralized network and limited supply. While the code can be replicated, Bitcoin’s value lies in its trust, security, and the certainty that only 21 million bitcoins will ever exist. Other projects may try to copy the code, but they won’t achieve the same level of adoption and trust that Bitcoin has gained over 16 years. What truly makes Bitcoin scarce is the network, the community, and its fixed supply, which cannot be replicated.