What is Bitcoin?
A plain-English series on Bitcoin — what it is, why it matters, and how to get started. Written for athletes and anyone curious.
Article 1: Introduction to Bitcoin
For anyone who has shown even a fleeting interest in Bitcoin, and even for those who have completely written it off as a scam or something not worth paying attention to, I invite you to join me on this series of short articles delving into this asset, its potential, how it could reshape the world,…
Article 2: The Dollar and the Gold Standard
Many still believe the dollar is backed by gold, but this hasn’t been the case since 1971. So what backing the dollar now?
Article 3: Inflation and The Cantillon Effect
Why do we need 2% inflation and how does that idea affect society?
Article 4: What is Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which a record of transactions is maintained and new units of currency are generated by the computational solution of mathematical problems, and which operates independently of a central bank.
Article 5: Time Preference: Fiat vs Bitcoin
Bitcoin has the ability to alter our time preference, in turn potentially creating a more prosperous, peaceful and productive society.
Article 6: Bitcoin is Savings Technology, Freedom, Hope
Bitcoin represents different things to different people and depending on your situation, the benefits of this asset can be vastly different.
