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204 - What is Bitcoin? with Robert Breedlove

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Understanding Bitcoin: Money as a Social Construct

This chapter explores the fundamental nature of Bitcoin by examining the complex definitions of money and its evolution over time. It draws parallels between money and language as social constructs that require consensus and highlights Bitcoin's role as a universal medium of exchange. The discussion emphasizes the dynamic characteristics of money and positions Bitcoin as a modern solution to the shortcomings of the traditional financial system.

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