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Was John Nash Satoshi Nakamoto? with Bryan Solstin (WiM528)

The "What is Money?" Show

CHAPTER

Nash Meets Nakamoto: The Game Theory of Bitcoin

This chapter explores the intriguing connections between John Nash's theories in game theory and the principles behind Bitcoin's design. It delves into the concept of asymptotically ideal money, paralleling Nash's ideas with Bitcoin's diminishing issuance over time and highlighting the strategic behavior in digital economics. Additionally, personal anecdotes about Nash's life and his views on economics and politics add depth to the discussion of how his intellect may have influenced the evolution of cryptocurrency.

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