The Bitcoin Standard
The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking
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The Bitcoin Standard
The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking
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- Deeper understanding of money's history and evolution.
- Insight into the potential of Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative to central banking.
- Knowledge of economic principles, particularly the Austrian school of economics.
- Ability to critically evaluate different monetary systems and their impacts.
"The Bitcoin Standard is an incredible book."
― Russel Okung, NFL Super Bowl winner
“The Bitcoin Standard” is an in-depth examination of monetary history, economic theory, and the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin. This book offers readers a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles behind money and how Bitcoin fits into the broader context of economic history.
Readers will learn:
• The historical development of money and its various forms throughout civilization
• The economic consequences of sound vs. unsound money
• How the gold standard functioned and why it was abandoned
• The mechanics of Bitcoin and its unique properties as a digital currency
• The potential economic and social impacts of a Bitcoin-based monetary system
The book provides a thought-provoking analysis of current monetary policies and their effects on economic cycles, savings, and investment. Ammous challenges conventional wisdom about the role of central banks and government intervention in monetary affairs, offering Bitcoin as a potential solution to many of the problems he identifies.
“The Bitcoin Standard” is an essential read for those looking to grasp the economic significance of Bitcoin beyond its price fluctuations. Ammous presents complex economic concepts in an accessible manner, making this book valuable for both experts and newcomers to the field. By examining Bitcoin through the lens of Austrian economics, the author provides a unique perspective on its potential to reshape the global financial landscape.
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The book: "The Bitcoin Standard" Is perfect for:
• Economists and financial professionals seeking to understand Bitcoin’s place in monetary history
• Investors and entrepreneurs interested in the long-term potential of Bitcoin
• Policy makers and regulators grappling with the implications of cryptocurrencies
• Anyone curious about the future of money and its impact on society
Meet the author
Author biography
Saifedean Ammous is an economist, author, and influential advocate for sound money and decentralized financial systems. He holds a PhD in Sustainable Development from Columbia University and served as a professor of Economics at the Lebanese American University from 2009 to 2019. Ammous gained international recognition with his best-selling book “The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking,” which has been translated into 36 languages. He has since authored “The Fiat Standard” and “Principles of Economics,” further establishing his expertise in Austrian economics and cryptocurrency. Ammous is dedicated to educating others through his online courses and “The Bitcoin Standard Podcast,” where he discusses bitcoin, economics, and monetary systems. His work emphasizes individual sovereignty and financial stability, presenting bitcoin as a superior alternative to traditional central banking systems. Ammous resides in Lebanon with his wife and daughter, enjoying football and grilling in his spare time.
Book testimonials
“This book blew my mind; it is a work of genius. It put together the technical, economic, motivational and related issues around Bitcoin better than anything I’ve seen. The best compliment I can give this book is that I read it and I decided to buy $425m of bitcoin. It was the most impactful on our way of thinking in Microstrategy and it made us want to invert our balance sheet to base it on a bitcoin standard.”
― Michael Saylor, cofounder, chairman, and CEO of Microstrategy
“I have spent my entire career studying works about monetary theory, the gold standard, comparative monetary systems, central banks, and proposals for monetary and financial reform. I would rate a tiny fraction of the books I have read about any one of these topics as excellent. Dr. Ammous’ book, The Bitcoin Standard, contains an excellent treatment of all these topics in addition to one of the few enlightened and enlightening accounts of Bitcoin that I have come across. It is essential reading for anyone interested in learning the role Bitcoin could play in a future regime of free and sound money.”
― Joseph Salerno, Academic Vice President, Mises Institute
“Dr. Saifedean Ammous gave us the definitive book on digital money with The Bitcoin Standard, a must-read for anyone interested in monetary tech and worried about ruinous fiat regimes. Now his online academy gives students access to the man himself, an opportunity to learn economics as it should be taught: at market prices, online, with no wasted time or material. Ammous is a brilliant and concise teacher of Austrian school economics, and I cannot recommend his courses highly enough.”
― Jeff Deist, President, Mises Institute
“Hoy les recomiendo EL Patròn Bitcoin, este libro es el mejor y más importante para entender Bitcoin.”
― Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Founder and Chairman of Grupo Salinas
“The Bitcoin Standard is a great book. A really good book. It helps you understand why bitcoin is so special and so real.”
― Kiril Sokoloff, Chairman and founder, 13D Global Strategy & Research