Evolution of Money
Barter
Direct exchange of goods and services
Grain for cattle, tools for food
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Primitive Money
Early forms of standardized value
Shells, beads, salt
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Commodity Money
Valuable materials as currency
Gold, silver, copper
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Fiat Money
Government-issued currency
Dollar, Euro, Yen
Digital Currencies
Electronic forms of money
Cryptocurrencies, CBDCs
Essential Papers and Books to Learn AboutBitcoin
Are you curious about Bitcoin? As we approach 2025, Bitcoin has become increasingly relevant in our digital world. Understanding its origins, thebrilliant mindsbehind it, and the evolution of this groundbreaking technology is crucial. I have collected lists of essential books and papers from my self-study on Bitcoin and this will help you grasp the foundations of Bitcoin. Pay special attention to the works byNick Szabo,whose contributions were instrumental in laying the groundwork for cryptocurrency and smart contracts.
Bitcoin-Specific Books
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Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain
Author: Andreas Antonopoulos
The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking
Author: Saifedean Ammous
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies
Author: Arvind Narayanan
Bitcoin: The Future of Money?
Author: Dominic Frisby
Digital Gold
Author: Nathaniel Popper
The Book of Satoshi
Author: Phil Champagne
The Satoshi Affair
Author: Andrew O’Hagan