Monthly Archives: May 2025

With all the discussions about our monetary system, traditional money vs. digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, and how things are going to change, I’d like to take a step back and look at my personal requirements towards a currency. And maybe – … Continue reading →

From the golden optimism of 1900 to the financial shocks of the late 20th century, this article traces the rise and fall of monetary systems shaped by war, empire, ideology, and ambition. Explore how global currencies — once anchored in gold — became instruments of state power, how inflation and crisis tested public trust, and how the rules of money were rewritten again and again. From the Gold Standard to Bretton Woods, from Nixon’s decoupling to Volcker’s shock — this is a century-long journey through the shifting foundations of value and control.
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From the Roman Denarius to the Islamic Dinar, from China’s first paper currency to the gold-backed empires of Europe — this is the story of money as it rose, thrived, and ultimately unraveled across centuries.

In this post, we explore recurring patterns of monetary decay: trust eroded by debasement, value dissolved by inflation, and systems that collapsed not because of the coin itself, but because of those who controlled it.

It’s not just history. It’s a mirror.

And perhaps, it helps explain why some people now take a second look at something as intangible — and as disruptive — as Bitcoin. Continue reading →

For years, I dismissed Bitcoin as just another digital gimmick — a clever way to pull money out of people’s pockets, with no real-world value. But as I began to dig deeper, I found something unexpected: historical parallels, patterns of currency collapse, and a recurring truth about how trust, control, and independence shape our money.

From Roman coins to modern debt crises, this post explores the deeper ideas behind Bitcoin — not the tech, but the why.

A fresh look. A bit of history. And maybe, a shift in perspective. Continue reading →