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The Fundamentals of Digital Currency - Demystifying the Social Experiment of New Money

English · Hardback

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This book is an in-depth examination of the inner workings, origins, and future trajectory of digital currencies. It presents an analytical overview of the technologies underpinning cryptocurrencies and explores their development from a technical, economic, and regulatory standpoint. Readers will gain an understanding of the philosophical debates surrounding digital currencies, including the varying degrees of decentralization and the challenges cryptocurrencies face for widespread adoption as public payment methods. The text also explores how anonymity within the blockchain is reconciled with increasing regulatory oversight. Central to the book's discourse is the exploration of a potential future shaped by digital currency regulation, positing the emergence of a "Republic of Supremacy" as a hypothetical global authority. This scenario prompts a reevaluation of traditional concepts of sovereignty and the shifting landscape of power in the digital age.
This book serves as an informative resource for a diverse audience, including those new to the digital currency conversation, individuals seeking to understand the sociological implications of these technologies, and tech innovators interested in the sector's evolution. It provides a factual and exploratory analysis, presenting a clear viewpoint through comprehensive and logical examination of the subject matter. This book is designed to equip readers with the knowledge to critically assess the current state and future possibilities of digital currencies within the global economic and social framework.

List of contents

Starting with the Background and Technology of Bitcoin.- Historical Evolution of Digital Currencies.- Logical Categorization of Digital Currencies.- Decentralization of Digital Currencies an Issue Of Degree Part II Social Experiment of Digital Currencies.- Milestones of Private Digital Currencies.- Private Digital Currencies a Failed Social Experiment.-  Formation of The Global Anti Money Laundering Regulatory Network Part IV Envisioning the Future of Digital Currency.- The Rise of the Republic of Supremacy the Digital Ages Super Regulator and the New Pontiff.- From Cryptocurrency to Blockchain Machine Power and Digital Order.

About the author










Dr. Yun Wu, an expert in the AML Bureau at the People's Bank of China, holds advanced degrees in both law and economics. His expertise in financial regulation is reflected in his significant contributions to anti-money laundering standards, including the pioneering AML framework for e-CNY. He has co-authored several publications on financial regulaiton  and digital currencies, establishing him as an influential figure in the field.

 

Mr. Wei Zhu, A seasoned computer science expert with a solid foundation in blockchain and AI, he leads diverse software development initiatives and actively contributes to the scientific community through his writings. His two decades of industry experience make him a key player in technological innovation.


Product details

Authors Yun Wu, Wei Zhu
Publisher Springer, Berlin
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 09.12.2024
 
EAN 9789819782604
ISBN 978-981-9782-60-4
No. of pages 259
Dimensions 155 mm x 18 mm x 235 mm
Weight 526 g
Illustrations XV, 259 p. 53 illus., 28 illus. in color.
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics

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