The modern day classic Bitcoin Literature for all knowledge levels by Saifedean Ammous.Are you looking to unlock new levels of knowledge about the digital currency Bitcoin? Look no further than Saifedean Ammous’ The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking. This authoritative exploration provides readers with a comprehensive look at the history, economics, and potential implications of Bitcoin. With analysis of its past, present and potential future contexts, this book is perfect for those seeking an enlightening perspective on Bitcoin – whether they are beginners or experts.Saifedean Ammous delves into the "digital gold" of Bitcoin through economic properties and explores its evolution as an alternative to central banking. He provides a meticulous breakdown of the financial obstacles that have allowed for it to grow rapidly and considers various relevant economic, political, and social scenarios as well. Gain much-needed insight into this ever-changing realm with The Bitcoin Standard. Professional yet accessible in language, if you're looking for contemporary literature on the subject at hand, this is it!

After the instant classic The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous explores the machinations behind our current monetary system - The Fiat Standard.The Fiat Standard is Saifedean Ammous’s attempt to explain the technology behind the current analog global monetary system. Similar to how The Bitcoin Standard explained the functional essence of bitcoin and its potential social and economic implications, this book examines twentieth century monetary technology and explains its benefits and drawbacks, and its many modes of failure.The origin of government control of money came from the limitations on the spatial salability of gold, which required its centralization. The political control over central banks became effectively as good as gold in the central bank because the gold could not be used for global trade without the political control supervising it. The intermingling of political authority and monetary media in central banks led to the conflation of money and government credit, and the widely held misconception that credit can play the role of money satisfactorily.But such a system cannot survive the test of the market, and it has had to be enforced by government decree, or fiat, under pain of violence. Like any violent intervention in the market, this one has had consequences. As fiat has formalized and legalized the monetization of debt, it has made debt issuance analogous to the mining of gold under the gold standard; each new loan increases the supply of existing money.Whereas gold has a high stock-to-flow ratio that protects its supply from sudden increases, The Fiat Standard has little restraint on its ability to generate debt. The large global debt bubble unleashed in 1914 can only be understood as a consequence of the formalization of the monetization of debt. The use of government credit as a substitute for money is disruptive of the normal functioning of the market system and price mechanisms.Rather than consumer sovereignty and choice dictating the successful providers and the most efficient technologies, it is government Fiat, as embodied through favorable credit policies, which is sovereign in such matters. The book takes a thorough look at several of these areas of life and economy and the disastrous impacts of this distortion.Unlike government credit, bitcoin is a present good whose value does not depend on any counter-parties. Unlike gold, bitcoin is highly salable across space, allowing it to be spent across international borders without needing political supervision. As bitcoin rises while fiat money goes through another of its periodic crises, The Fiat Standard juxtaposes the two technologies and presents some foreseeable scenarios for how they can coexist into the future, or not.

How did Money evolve into what it is today? Follow Author Nik Bhatia as he shows you where money comes from and what the future might hold for us. ENGLISH VERSION: In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a “layered” manner. Using gold as an example of this term, he traces the layers of this ancient currency from raw mined material, to gold coins, and finally to bank-issued gold certificates. In a groundbreaking manner, Bhatia offers a similar paradigm for the evolution of digital currencies. Bhatia’s analysis begins in Renaissance Florence with the gold Florin coin and a burgeoning banking culture, continues with the evolution of central banking, and concludes with a vision for the future of our international monetary system. As central banks around the world prepare to launch their own crypto-competitors, Bhatia illustrates how the invention of Bitcoin created a seismic shift in money and merged the monetary and cryptography sciences. His unique analysis of “layered money” illuminates money markets for the general reader and shows how Bitcoin is becoming a trusted global currency. Listeners will come away with an understanding of the mechanics of our financial system, why the dollar is deeply entrenched despite its state of disrepair, and how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies will interact in our new monetary future.FRENCH VERSION: Dans cette fascinante plongée dans l’évolution des systèmes monétaires du monde entier, Nik Bhatia retrace l’histoire, depuis l’origine, de la monnaie, qui a évolué pour fonctionner en « couches ». En utilisant l’or comme exemple de cette évolution, il reconstitue les couches de cette ancienne monnaie, de la matière première minière aux pièces d’or, et enfin aux certificats d’or émis par les banques. De manière innovante, Bhatia propose un paradigme similaire pour l’évolution des monnaies numériques. L’analyse de Bhatia commence dans la Florence de la Renaissance avec le Florin d’or et la naissance d’une culture bancaire, se poursuit avec l’évolution de la banque centrale et se termine par une vision de l’avenir de notre système monétaire international. Alors que les banques centrales du monde entier se préparent à lancer leurs propres concurrents cryptographiques, Bhatia montre comment l’invention de Bitcoin a créé un changement sismique dans la monnaie et a fusionné les sciences monétaires et cryptographiques. Son analyse unique de la « monnaie en couches » éclaire les marchés monétaires pour le grand public et montre comment Bitcoin est en train de devenir une monnaie mondiale fiable. Le lecteur comprendra les mécanismes de notre système financier, pourquoi le dollar est profondément enraciné malgré son état de délabrement et comment les monnaies numériques des banques centrales (CBDC) et les crypto-monnaies interagiront dans notre nouvel avenir monétaire.DUTCH VERSION: Het is verre van eenvoudig een tijdloos bitcoinboek te schrijven, zeker nu de technologie is doorgebroken bij het brede publiek. Toch doet Nik Bhatia exact dat. Ondanks de honderden bitcoinboeken die vandaag de revue passeren, brengt “Gelaagd Geld” een originele inkijk in de bestaansreden van deze monetaire revolutie. Terwijl de meeste analyses blijven steken in een zoveelste herhaling van de inflatieproblematiek, het opsommen van verschillende cryptovaluta of het bepleiten van de “FIRE-methode”, gaat “Gelaagd Geld” verder. Het boek onderzoekt stapsgewijs hoe financiële markten door de eeuwen heen tot stand kwamen en welke essentiële boekhoudkundige ingrediënten nodig waren om onze hedendaagse, hyper-complexe maatschappij mogelijk te maken. Van de familie Medici in Italië, langs de Antwerpse beurs en de avonturen van de Nederlandse VOC, bespreekt het boek hoe de eerste centrale banken en ons huidig geldsysteem tot stand kwamen. Bhatia ontleedt beknopt maar volledig hoe de dollar de status van wereldreservemunt overnam van het Britse pond en waarom de moderne dollarpiramide zijn houdbaarheidsdatum nadert. Nik Bhatia beseft maar al te goed dat een aandachtige studie van onze geschiedenis, die bol staat van de monetaire en financiële experimenten, essentieel is om te peilen naar de gezondheid en wenselijkheid van onze huidig globaal geldsysteem. Gewapend met deze diepe historische context komt Nik uiteindelijk, zoals zovelen voor hem, tot één duidelijke conclusie: Bitcoin fixes this!

The plushie companion for all little Bitcoiners and their parents! The Little HODLer by renowned Bitcoin Comic Artist Lina Seiche is the excellent companion for battling FUD, scary shadows and sadness.With his joyful eyes and made out of the softest fabric, you'll never want to leave your Little HODLer behind. Prepare yourself for the ATH of friendship and a little friend who knows how to handle a dip.Dimensions: 30cm x 21cm x 14cm

Protect your digital assets with the latest Swiss-made hardware wallet from Shift Crypto.BitBox02 Multi Edition supports Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH) und ERC-20 Token.Safe setup within 5 minutes, with Backup on included MicroSD card.Highest Security through “Secure Chip” and transparent open-source software.For Bitcoin maximalists also available as Bitcoin-Only Edition!BitBox02 can also be used for 2FA authentication (FIDO compliant U2F) for accounts like Google, Facebook, Dropbx, GitHub etc.Sealed by the vendor in tamper-evident plastic bag.Contains:BitBox02 Multi Hardware WalletMicroSD CardUSB-C to USB-A AdapterUSB-C extension cordStickers for labelling backupsDeveloped and produced in Switzerland.

The multifunctional smart card that lets you easily generate, import and export a variety of crypto related secrets.Don’t write your seedphrases on a piece of paper anymore! We offer you an advanced hardware solution to store them properly.Finally a hardware solution for your crypto passwords. - Import your seedphrase within the secure element for maximum security - Generate a new random seedphrase and store it in the chip’s memory - Easily export your passwords stored in your Seedkeeper - Take advantage of numerous features such as logbook and one-time backupPlease note that the Card Reader needs to be bought separately: https://shopinbit.com/Satochip-Chip-Card-Reader/SC-SW1004

The next-gen hardware wallet to securely store and manage your cryptocurrencies.Powered by an NFC chip card, Satochip complies with the most advanced BIP protocols such as BIP32 and BIP39 to bring you an unparalleled user experience. Store your Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, as well as all tokens from EVM-compatible networks in the tamper-resistant chip. - Small form factor, easy to carry, easy to hide - Manage over 1000 crypto-currencies at your fingertips - Non vendor-locking solution. Use it with your favorite software client or web extension - Plug it into a smart card reader or via NFC, set up your card and enjoy!Please note that the Card Reader needs to be bought separately: https://shopinbit.com/Satochip-Chip-Card-Reader/SC-SW1004

The two-clicks cryptocurrency storage solution. Secure, simple, tangible. Your hassle-free gateway to the crypto world!Tap the card on your phone, create your first vault and treasure your favorite crypto assets. From digital to tangible crypto assets: offer your loaded Satodime card for a unique gift experience. - Your Satodime card supports many cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and the ERC20 tokens. You can even store your favorite NFT - You can generate up to 3 different vaults. It allows you to manage multiple private keys at once. The Satodime supports the MainNet and the TestNet coins and tokens - Your Satodime is not only a storage device. It embbeds an EAL6+ certified smart chip that acts as a secure element (SE) to handle your keys (public and private) with care - Private keys are stritcly sealed within the secure chip. You don’t know the keys until you redeem it. The color of the key slot turns from green to red when it’s unsealed - Just like a dollar fiat bill, it has never been so easy to safely transfer cryptocurrencies hand-to-handPlease note that the Card Reader needs to be bought separately: https://shopinbit.com/Satochip-Chip-Card-Reader/SC-SW1004

In the real world of digital assets, safety is paramount. The Satochip’s chip card reader, specifically designed for our hardware chip cards, ensures a seamless and secure connection to your computer. Compatible with Satochip, Satodime or Seedkeeper products.Specifications Plug & Play: no complex installation required. Simply plug in the reader and it’s ready to communicate with your Satochip card Universal compatibility: works efficiently with a wide range of computer operating systems such as Windows, Linux or MacOS Compact design: lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry even in your pocket Optimized for Satochip cards: specifically designed to read Satochip hardware wallets, ensuring maximum compatibility and performance Size and weight: 84mm x 65mm x 8mm for 50g Connectivity: USB-A type with 90cm cable