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"Like any powerful technology, bitcoin can be used for good or ill. As proponents of the technology like to say, bitcoin is \u201cmoney for enemies\u201d because it\u2019s a bearer asset that can be verified rather than trusted, and it\u2019s hard to block payments for anyone. It\u2019s like a commodity; something that can be partially regulated within certain jurisdictions but that in the holistic sense, exists outside of anyone\u2019s control." - Lyn Alden\n\nToday we hit the third and final part of Lyn Alden's incredible breakdown of the history and nature of money, and how it enlightens the changing monetary landscape and the rise of digital assets. Check out the tons of great links and other works below to continue down the rabbit hole:\nOriginal article: https://www.lynalden.com/what-is-money/\nNick Szabo - Shelling Out: https://bitcoinaudible.com/reboot-shelling-out-the-origins-of-money-nick-szabo/\nWittgenstein's Money: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1eVvYlfTRG7zGjkZW8klIE?si=02d4eaa72fe642c4\nBitcoin First: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bbmhdkHH1vcM31uo5Mimd?si=1dbebc2c2a9e46a1\nBitcoin Energy Consumption isn't a Problem. Here's Why: https://www.lynalden.com/bitcoin-energy/\nBanks, QE, & Money Printing: https://www.lynalden.com/money-printing/\n\nCheck out our amazing sponsors and the products that Guy uses most in the space:\n\u2022 The best place to onboard a true Bitcoiner - Stack sats automatically, withdraw automatically, and learn or get help from the best team of Bitcoiners out there with Swan Bitcoin. (swanbitcoin.com/guy)\n\u2022 Gets sats back every time you dump fiat at a store, to pay your bills, everything in your fiat life pays you sats with the Fold Debit Card and FoldApp. 20% OFF with code BITCOINAUDIBLE (guyswann.com/fold)\n\u2022 Dive into the Bitcoin only wallet, the cypherpunk calculator, and a company that has built secure Bitcoin products for nearly a decade. Coinkite.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message