The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking

The Bitcoin StandardThe Bitcoin Standard "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous offers a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of Bitcoin's role in monetary history. It begins with the 2008 introduction of Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system by an enigmatic programmer and traces its rise as a formidable alternative to traditional banking systems. Ammous delves into Bitcoin's historical context, examining its rapid growth and the economic properties enabling its success.