Saifedean Ammous
What’s inside
The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context of Bitcoin’s creation, its economic properties, and its potential economic, political, and social effects. It explores what makes Bitcoin valuable and trustworthy as a form of money that could potentially replace central banks.
You’ll Learn
- Insights into the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies
- Understanding the implications of decentralized monetary systems
- Historical context for the rise of Bitcoin
- Exploring potential future trends in digital currency
Key Points
- Understanding Bitcoin’s value
- Decentralization as an alternative to central banking
- Historical context of Bitcoin’s creation
- Bitcoin’s economic properties
- Social and political implications of Bitcoin
- Potential future of Bitcoin
- Critiques of Bitcoin
Who’s it For
- Cryptocurrency enthusiasts
- Investors
- Economics students
- People interested in financial systems
About the author
Saifedean Ammous is a leading economist and educator in the field of Bitcoin. He is known for his research into cryptocurrencies and their impact on the global economy.