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167: Is Bitcoin Better At Money Than The Dollar?

August 2, 2017 by David Stein

Why bitcoin is a compelling speculative diversifier and how it has been a better store of value than both the U.S. dollar and gold.

Photo by Dennis Wegner
Photo by Dennis Wegner

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • How U.S. Notes or greenbacks became the first fiat currency.
  • How large is the U.S. money supply and how much has it increased relative to gold and bitcoin.
  • What is bitcoin and what is the controversy regarding transaction limits.

Show Notes

United States Notes (greenbacks) – Wikipedia

Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas Antonopoulos

The Internet of Money – Andreas Antonopoulos

Bitcoin Cash: Price of new currency rises after bitcoin’s hard fork – U.K. Telegraph

The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

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