Cryptocurrency's Dark Roots

This chapter examines the controversial origins of cryptocurrency, focusing on its usage in gambling and scams rather than its intended ideological purposes. It traces the history of digital cash concepts, including e-cash and e-gold, emphasizing the challenges and ethical dilemmas that arose as these technologies evolved. The discussion reveals how early aspirations of anonymity have been overshadowed by criminal activities and misconceptions about the true nature of blockchain and its implications for privacy.