Bitcoiners’ Guide to Austrian Economics

Tags: Monetary Theory, Bitcoin, Money and Banks

01/23/2025 Per Bylund

Bitcoin is many things to people and it certainly has developed into a valuable asset. It also has been used as a medium of exchange. But is it money? According to Austrian economics, the answer is “no.” At least not yet.

Original article: Bitcoiners’ Guide to Austrian Economics

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