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The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous book discussion


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a comprehensive analysis of money, with a focus on the virtues of sound money and the pitfalls of government-issued fiat currencies. The author argues that sound money, historically gold, is essential for economic prosperity, individual freedom, and long-term societal progress. By contrasting sound money with fiat currencies, the sources explore the detrimental effects of inflation, government intervention in the capital markets, and the "bezzle" - unproductive economic activity fueled by government spending. The sources also explore the potential of Bitcoin as a digital sound money, highlighting its unique features like immutability and a predictable monetary policy, and discussing its implications for the future of finance and the role of government.


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#DigitalMoney

#Inflation

#CapitalMarkets

#EconomicProsperity

#MonetaryPolicy

#FinancialFuture

#GovernmentSpending

#AustrianEconomics

#ImmutableMoney

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