From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies
by Nik Bhatia
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Cryptocurrency and Most Recommended Books.
In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a "layered" manner. Using gold as an example of this term, he traces the layers of this ancient currency from raw mined material, to gold coins, and finally to bankissued gold certifica...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Cryptocurrency and Most Recommended Books.
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Preston Pysh
“I'm not one to tweet about book recommendations unless it's really worth your time. This book, Layered Money, by @timevalueofbtc is superb. Talk about a course in monetary history that's laid out in such a concise and prioritized style. A must read!”
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