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- Introduction: Added 5 authoritative references including Deloitte research, MicroStrategy framework, Nakamoto whitepaper, and FCA guidance - Strategic Opportunity: Enhanced with 6 additional references covering digital transformation, sound money concepts, corporate strategy, and portfolio analysis - MicroStrategy Case Study: Added 5 comprehensive references to actual company documentation including roadmap, policies, and accounting treatments All references follow AsciiDoc footnote format and maintain Bitcoin-only focus for corporate audience. Fixes #1 Co-authored-by: Ben Weeks <BenGWeeks@users.noreply.github.com>
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Pull Request Overview
This PR enhances the credibility of The Bitcoin Playbook by adding authoritative footnote references across key chapters for corporate audiences.
- Added multiple AsciiDoc footnotes in the Introduction, Strategic Opportunity, and MicroStrategy Case Study chapters.
- Sourced from Deloitte, FCA, MicroStrategy docs, and other professional publications.
- Ensures Bitcoin-focused content is professionally supported for decision-makers.
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Copilot reviewed 3 out of 3 changed files in this pull request and generated 1 comment.
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| introduction.adoc | Inserted five footnote citations to authoritative sources in the Introduction chapter. |
| chapters/strategic-opportunity.adoc | Added six footnotes that cite professional reports and policies to support strategic claims. |
| casestudies/microstrategy.adoc | Appended five footnotes referencing MicroStrategy’s internal and regulatory documentation. |
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| Microstrategy, a publicly traded business intelligence and mobile software company, made headlines in the world of cryptocurrency when it announced its plans to adopt Bitcoin as a corporate asset. footnote:[MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy is comprehensively documented in their "Bitcoin Initiative Project Roadmap" (2020), which outlines the strategic framework and implementation approach for institutional Bitcoin adoption.] Under the guidance of its CEO, Michael Saylor, Microstrategy took a bold step in August 2020 by announcing its intention to purchase $250 million worth of Bitcoin. footnote:[The initial Bitcoin purchase and strategic rationale are detailed in MicroStrategy's SEC filings and their white paper "Key Considerations for Corporate Investment in Bitcoin" (2020).] This was followed by multiple subsequent purchases over the next several months, cementing the company's commitment to Bitcoin as a valuable asset. | ||
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| The company's Bitcoin strategy was driven by a number of factors, including a belief in the long-term potential of the cryptocurrency as a store of value and a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. CEO Michael Saylor, who has been a vocal advocate of Bitcoin, played a key role in shaping and communicating the company's strategy. | ||
| The company's Bitcoin strategy was driven by a number of factors, including a belief in the long-term potential of the cryptocurrency as a store of value and a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. footnote:[The strategic drivers and investment thesis are detailed in MicroStrategy's "Treasury Reserve Policy" (2020) and their comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin's role as a treasury asset.] CEO Michael Saylor, who has been a vocal advocate of Bitcoin, played a key role in shaping and communicating the company's strategy. | ||
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| However, the implementation of Microstrategy's Bitcoin strategy was not without challenges. The company faced questions from investors and regulatory authorities about the suitability of Bitcoin as a corporate asset and the potential risks associated with the cryptocurrency. Michael Saylor and his team addressed these concerns by highlighting the benefits of Bitcoin as a store of value and its potential for long-term growth, and by implementing robust risk management measures to mitigate the potential volatility of the cryptocurrency. | ||
| However, the implementation of Microstrategy's Bitcoin strategy was not without challenges. The company faced questions from investors and regulatory authorities about the suitability of Bitcoin as a corporate asset and the potential risks associated with the cryptocurrency. footnote:[Risk management and regulatory considerations are addressed in MicroStrategy's "Bitcoin Trading Policy" (2020) and their analysis of "Contractual Considerations for Digital Asset Custodians" (2020).] Michael Saylor and his team addressed these concerns by highlighting the benefits of Bitcoin as a store of value and its potential for long-term growth, and by implementing robust risk management measures to mitigate the potential volatility of the cryptocurrency. | ||
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| Despite the challenges, Microstrategy's Bitcoin strategy has been a success to date. The company's Bitcoin holdings have appreciated in value and become a significant portion of its overall assets. Additionally, the investment has helped generate positive publicity and differentiate Microstrategy from other technology companies. | ||
| Despite the challenges, Microstrategy's Bitcoin strategy has been a success to date. The company's Bitcoin holdings have appreciated in value and become a significant portion of its overall assets. Additionally, the investment has helped generate positive publicity and differentiate Microstrategy from other technology companies. footnote:[MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accounting treatment and tax considerations are detailed in their comprehensive documentation "Bitcoin Accounting Treatment and Tax Considerations" (2020), providing a framework for other corporations considering similar strategies.] |
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[nitpick] Nested double quotes inside a single footnote may cause AsciiDoc parsing issues. Consider switching inner titles to single quotes or escaping the double quotes for consistent rendering.
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Does these have web links @claude? |
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Claude finished @BenGWeeks's task —— View job Analysis Complete ✅I've examined all 16 references I added across the three files. No, the references do not include web links. They are traditional academic-style citations that include:
Examples of the citation format used: The references provide credibility through authoritative sources but would need URLs added if you want them to be clickable links. Note on Review CommentThe Copilot review mentioned potential AsciiDoc parsing issues with nested quotes. I can address this if needed by converting inner quote marks to single quotes or escaping them. Would you like me to:
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Yes, add web links please if available. Fix the nested quote formatting issue? Thanks @claude |
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Claude finished @BenGWeeks's task —— View job Task Complete ✅Todo List:
Changes Made ✅Fixed nested quote formatting issues:
Added web links where available (6 total):
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- Added web links to 6 authoritative sources including Bitcoin whitepaper, FCA guidance, MicroStrategy documents, and SEC filings - Fixed nested double quote formatting by converting inner quotes to single quotes - Resolves AsciiDoc parsing issues identified in code review - Maintains professional citation standards for corporate audience Co-authored-by: Ben Weeks <BenGWeeks@users.noreply.github.com>
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This PR addresses issue #1 by adding comprehensive references throughout The Bitcoin Playbook to improve credibility and sourcing for corporate audiences.
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The book now meets professional referencing standards with 16 new citations across critical chapters, bringing it in line with the ESG chapter's reference quality.
Fixes #1
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