The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous

Explores Bitcoin’s role as a modern form of sound money and its challenge to central banks.

Traces the history of money from shells and gold to government currencies and finally Bitcoin.

Explains how Bitcoin solves the age-old problem of transferring value across time and space.

Shows that strong monetary systems often coincide with human progress and cultural growth.

Breaks down how Bitcoin functions as decentralized, borderless digital cash and hard money.

Highlights Bitcoin’s predictable monetary policy and its strength as a store of value and settlement network.

Discusses how Bitcoin restores financial sovereignty, shifting power from governments to individuals.

Answers key questions about energy use, criminal activity, control, and copycat coins.

Serves as a must-read foundation for understanding Bitcoin’s economic, political, and social impact.