Bitcoin and Money. Will the real Bitcoin please stand up
Introduction Thus far, we have explored the challenges of traditional money and monetary systems, and how Bitcoin is a formidable alternative to
Why Bitcoin? What is so problematic with today’s financial institutions?
Overview: Our financial and monetary institutions systemically deepen economic inequality What if you were told that we are approaching another global
Multiple layers of fees reduce investment and savings benefits for consumers
It is entirely possible that financial service providers can earn more from their clients' money than what their clients do, depending on the market
Globally, payment networks are not standardized or effectively integrated
Introduction Depending on which country you are in, local or domestic payments generally function well and are not too costly. Situations do vary
What is Bitcoin? Why is it important?
Bitcoin is important because... Bitcoin is humanity's first successful attempt at creating a form of money that cannot be easily controlled or seized
What are Cryptocurrencies? What is mining? What is the Blockchain?
Introduction - What is the Blockchain? In the world of cryptocurrencies, the 'blockchain', concept is the simplest topic to begin with, before venturing into
What problems does Bitcoin solve?
Overview Bitcoin solves a number of fundamental problems in financial services. Bitcoin was designed to: Be a form of money that was inflation-resistant. There
How Bitcoin enables a new paradigm of money transfer
Introduction. Bitcoin as a form of money exhibits unique features that are counter-intuitive for most of us, given
Bitcoin and Money. Bitcoin as an alternative to conventional money
Introduction Bitcoin is both a payment network and a form of money that exhibits unique features that are counter-intuitive for most
Bitcoin and Money. Challenges posed by traditional Money
Introduction Now that we have a sense of how money works (Part Two), we can begin to explore some of the tough