Money in a nutshell - a 5-part crash course

Money in a Nutshell

Decode the technology that shapes your financial future—your gateway to understanding Bitcoin.

Most people never question how money works—yet it profoundly impacts every aspect of our lives. This series strips away complexity to reveal why money exists, what makes it good, why our current system is fundamentally broken, and how Bitcoin offers a revolutionary alternative. Whether you're completely new to these concepts or seeking deeper understanding, these accessible, research-backed posts will transform how you view the economic forces that govern our world.

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Why do we need money?
Part 1

Why do we need money?

Money isn't just for economists and investors—it's a technology that affects every aspect of your life. Understanding why we need money gives you the power to make better financial decisions in an economy that seems rigged against regular people.

Wallet made of bank notes
Part 2

What makes good money?

Venezuelan refugees selling wallets made from worthless bolivar banknotes reveal a harsh truth: not all money is created equal. Understanding what makes good money isn't academic theory — it's the difference between preserving your wealth and watching it disappear.

Monetary evolution: from gold to fiat
Part 3

How we lost sound money

August 15, 1971. You've never heard this date, yet it changed your financial future more than any other day in modern history. That Sunday evening, a "temporary" decision was made that's still stealing your purchasing power 53 years later. Most people have no idea what happened or why their money works so differently than their grandparents' did.

Broken Money Cover Image
Part 4

The hidden cost of broken money

Every crisis justifies more money printing. Every monetary expansion widens the wealth gap. From housing affordability to eroded savings, discover the hidden mathematics of how broken money systematically transfers wealth — and why these costs accelerate with each emergency intervention.

Bitcoin Globe Cover Image
Part 5

Why Bitcoin fixes this

Ready to discover how Bitcoin transforms our monetary future? Mathematics, not promises, guarantees Bitcoin's scarcity—creating a system that can't be manipulated by politicians or central bankers⁠⁠​


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Bitcoin Globe Cover Image

Why Bitcoin fixes this

Ready to discover how Bitcoin transforms our monetary future? Mathematics, not promises, guarantees Bitcoin's scarcity—creating a system that can't be manipulated by politicians or central bankers⁠⁠​

Broken Money Cover Image

The hidden cost of broken money

Every crisis justifies more money printing. Every monetary expansion widens the wealth gap. From housing affordability to eroded savings, discover the hidden mathematics of how broken money systematically transfers wealth — and why these costs accelerate with each emergency intervention.

Monetary evolution: from gold to fiat

How we lost sound money

August 15, 1971. You've never heard this date, yet it changed your financial future more than any other day in modern history. That Sunday evening, a "temporary" decision was made that's still stealing your purchasing power 53 years later. Most people have no idea what happened or why their money works so differently than their grandparents' did.

Wallet made of bank notes

What makes good money?

Venezuelan refugees selling wallets made from worthless bolivar banknotes reveal a harsh truth: not all money is created equal. Understanding what makes good money isn't academic theory — it's the difference between preserving your wealth and watching it disappear.

Why do we need money?

Why do we need money?

Money isn't just for economists and investors—it's a technology that affects every aspect of your life. Understanding why we need money gives you the power to make better financial decisions in an economy that seems rigged against regular people.