In this episode of The Whitepaper, I break down the key differences between deflation and devaluation of the U.S. dollar—two economic forces often misunderstood but critically important to financial stability. While deflation increases the dollar’s purchasing power, it can also lead to economic stagnation if not managed properly. Meanwhile, devaluation reduces the dollar’s value relative to other currencies, impacting imports, exports, and overall purchasing power.

With historical context from the Bretton Woods Agreement and the gold standard, we examine how the U.S. transitioned from asset-backed currency to a fiat system—and why that change has led to inflationary concerns and monetary uncertainty today.

But what if there was a solution? Asset-backed digital currencies (ABDCs)—a sovereign financial innovation—offer a path forward. With The Lincoln Coin, the United States could stabilize purchasing power, secure long-term monetary resilience, and provide a transparent alternative to inflationary fiat systems and speculative cryptocurrencies.

Backed by real assets such as gold, strategic reserves, land, or infrastructure equity, this digital currency would be regulated, secure, and programmable—integrating micro-transaction fees, controlled issuance protocols, and built-in deflationary mechanisms to safeguard against monetary overexpansion.

In this model, economic sustainability is not a hope—it’s a hard-coded principle.

📌 Key Takeaways:

🔹 From Gold to Fiat – How the U.S. dollar lost its asset-backing and what that means for economic stability.

🔹 The Case for Regulated Digital Currencies – How an asset-backed, government-compliant digital currency could prevent inflation and economic stagnation.

🔹 Micro-Fee Model – How fractional fees on everyday transactions could sustain and strengthen the U.S. economy.

🔹 Will People Hoard a Deflationary Currency? – How smart monetary incentives could encourage spending while preserving value.

💡 Access the Research:

🎧 Short Audio Version – A concise breakdown of the key insights (see footer). [Click Here]

📝 Medium Article – A streamlined analysis for quick understanding. [Click Here]

📄 The Whitepaper – A detailed examination of the core concepts. [Click Here]

📜 Thesis Paper – An in-depth academic analysis. [Click Here]

📩 Have questions about emerging technology and how it can improve your life? Email me at [email protected], and we’ll find the solution together.

🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself—should money Be Asset-Backed and Deflationary?