The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking

In The Bitcoin Standard, economist Saifedean Ammous examines the history and economic characteristics of money, from early forms of exchange and precious metals to modern government currencies and Bitcoin. He explains concepts including scarcity, monetary policy, purchasing power, and sound money, then considers how Bitcoin’s decentralised design may affect saving, trade, and financial institutions. Written for adult readers interested in economics, monetary history, and cryptocurrency, the book presents a clear argument for understanding Bitcoin within the broader development of money rather than treating it only as a technology or investment trend.