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Chamath said AI may cut equity valuations to 2–7x free cash flow Saylor called Bitcoin scarce digital capital with fixed 21 million supply Quantum risks affect all digital systems, not only Bitcoin networks A public debate between Michael Saylor and Chamath Palihapitiya has brought new focus to how AI may reshape capital markets. Their exchange centers on whether artificial intelligence weakens corporate advantages and shifts capital toward Bitcoin or physical assets, while also raising questions about long-term security and valuation models. AI and the Compression of Corporate Value Chamath Palihapitiya argued that AI could reduce the lifespan of corporate advantages. He said companies may struggle to project earnings beyond a few years. This shift could reduce valuation multiples across equity markets. He suggested that AI lowers barriers to entry and increases competition.  Saylor and Chamath just had a very public fight about what AI does to capital markets. Worth understanding the full argument. Chamath’s thesis: AI destroys corporate moats. If any competitive advantage can be replicated or eroded by AI, companies deserve lower multiples – he’s… https://t.co/L8waIspQIq pic.twitter.com/LPSOQ6dZ3i — Milk Road (@MilkRoad) March 17, 2026 As a result, long-term cash flow assumptions may no longer hold. He warned that companies could face constant disruption cycles. This could push valuations closer to short-term earnings. Palihapitiya stated that equities may no longer justify high premiums. He referenced possible multiples of 2 to 7 times free cash flow.  He also noted that capital may move toward physical assets. These include infrastructure, farmland, and commodities. He added that pension funds and traditional portfolios could face challenges. The 60/40 model may lose relevance under these conditions. Governments and sovereign funds may take a larger role in funding long-term projects. Saylor’s Bitcoin Thesis as Digital Capital Michael Saylor responded by framing Bitcoin as a neutral asset.…

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