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Mentioned in 106 episodes
The bitcoin standard
Book • 2018
The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications.
The book takes the reader on an engaging journey through the history of technologies performing the functions of money, from primitive systems to modern government debt.
It explains the operation of Bitcoin as a decentralized, distributed piece of software that converts electricity and processing power into indisputably accurate records, allowing users to perform traditional monetary functions without relying on authorities or physical infrastructure.
The book also explores common questions surrounding Bitcoin and its potential as a store of value and a network for final settlement of large payments, challenging government monopolies and offering a vision of money extricated from politics and borders.
The book takes the reader on an engaging journey through the history of technologies performing the functions of money, from primitive systems to modern government debt.
It explains the operation of Bitcoin as a decentralized, distributed piece of software that converts electricity and processing power into indisputably accurate records, allowing users to perform traditional monetary functions without relying on authorities or physical infrastructure.
The book also explores common questions surrounding Bitcoin and its potential as a store of value and a network for final settlement of large payments, challenging government monopolies and offering a vision of money extricated from politics and borders.
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Mentioned in 106 episodes
Mentioned by Michael Saylor when discussing inflation rates.
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#276 – Michael Saylor: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Money
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Lex Fridman in the introduction as the author of "The Bitcoin Standard" and "The Fiat Standard".
Lex Fridman in the introduction as the author of "The Bitcoin Standard" and "The Fiat Standard".483 snips
#284 – Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics
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Robert Breedlove as an insightful book explaining the connection between fiat money and fiat food.
Robert Breedlove as an insightful book explaining the connection between fiat money and fiat food.
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Bitcoin 101 - How Bitcoin is Changing the World with Robert Breedlove (WiM543)
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Ryan Sean Adams in relation to arguments about the loss of sound money and the impact of financialization.
Ryan Sean Adams in relation to arguments about the loss of sound money and the impact of financialization.
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Why Bubbles are Good | Byrne Hobart
Mentioned by Ryan Sean Adams in the context of arguments about fiat money and sound money standards.
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E69: Good vs Bad Bubbles, Stagnation, and Bitcoin [Byrne on Bankless]
Recommended by Larry Lepard as the best Bitcoin book ever written, although sometimes considered too heavy for a lay audience.
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"The Big Print" is Coming with Larry Lepard (WiM555)
Mentioned by Bram Kanstein while discussing the challenges of understanding Bitcoin's value proposition.
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Why BITCOIN Is Your Ultimate Retirement Asset | Tom Karadza | BFM110
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Saifedean Ammous , it discusses the idea of moving from a dollar-based standard to a Bitcoin-based standard.
Saifedean Ammous , it discusses the idea of moving from a dollar-based standard to a Bitcoin-based standard.
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271. Trump's Tariffs with Pomp
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Natalie Brunell as a seminal work on Bitcoin’s role in monetary history that has changed the lives of many people.
Natalie Brunell as a seminal work on Bitcoin’s role in monetary history that has changed the lives of many people.
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Saifedean: Is Bitcoin Nearing Cycle Top? Corporate Treasuries, Wealth Concentration & Gold Standard
