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Episode 89: B-money and RPOW

Bitcoin Explained - The Technical Side of Bitcoin

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B-Money: An Early Idea for Digital Cash

This chapter explores the concept of B-Money, an early proposal for a digital cash system. The speakers discuss its similarities to Bit Gold, the challenges of preventing double spending, and the potential solutions involving decentralized networks and instant communication. The chapter reflects the disillusionment with the concept of digital cash and introduces the idea of stable purchasing power.

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