The Bitcoin Standard
The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking
Saifedean Ammous
Discover the newest technology for money with this insightful book. Economist Saifedean Ammous traces the history of money and explains what makes for sound money. Learn about Bitcoin - the digital age's solution for money - and its potential role in an information economy. The author argues that Bitcoin is better suited as a store of value and network for settlement between large financial institutions, providing a decentralized, neutral, free-market alternative to national central banks. Explore how this young upstart money might challenge the global monetary order.
Publish Date
2018-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
2018-04-24T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.16
ISBN
9781119473862
Categories
Recommendations
6
Recommendations
2019-07-18T01:38:07.000Z
@saifedean Everything worked out great because @saifedean’s book, “The Bitcoin Standard” took my knowledge of money, and therefore #Bitcoin, to new highs. This is what friendship is all about. – source2020-09-01T00:34:33.000Z
@steeley_jr maybe try it and see? Or read @saifedean 's book The Bitcoin Standard to frame it for you. It is the first read for anyone interested in the space. It will make you question your assumptions and well worth the time. – source2020-11-21T19:58:24.000Z
Since I've mentioned bitcoin a few times, I've had a lot of questions. This article is a good place to start for answers.
And read the book by @saifedean, The Bitcoin Standard. – source2020-06-11T04:10:10.000Z
Some books to learn more:
Big Debt Crises by @RayDalio
The Price of Tomorrow by @JeffBooth
This Time is Different by @carmenmreinhart
& @krogoff
The Rise and Fall of Great Powers by Paul Kennedy
When Money Dies by Adam Fergusson
The Bitcoin Standard by @saifedean
Enjoy. – source2022-06-18T11:38:11.000Z
@leungpat @Esther_Crypto1 @saifedean I have read it. An amazing read. – source