The Future of Money: A History

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/11/29/the-future-of-money-a-history/

"Bitcoin was the world’s first working example of triple-entry accounting."

"Ian Grigg, in 2005, proposed a triple-entry system that uses the third entry to track state. Grigg’s system fits more closely with how #cryptographic #ledgers work today, and it’s likely #Satoshi read that proposal when working on the original #Bitcoin  code."

#IanGrigg #iang_fc #TripleEntryAccounting #DanJeffries #CoinDesk

The Future of Money: A History

Accounting has defined civilization for centuries. And, now thanks to crypto, we’re going to see accounting 3.0. This essay is part of CoinDesk’s Future of Money Week.

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"CBDCs are a trainwreck in slow motion. We are privileged to watch this crash as it develops."

"With new 'triple coincidence' #CBDC, you, your counterparty and your government can facilitate the trifecta - how all three of you sell & save & spend."

"We’re pretty sure we won’t be able to use CBDC over #borders."

#Bitcoin  #ProgrammableMoney #TripleEntryAccounting #TripleCoincidence #IanG #IanGrigg #FinancialCryptography

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Thread by @iang_fc: This is (one reason) why CBDCs are a trainwreck in slow motion. We are privileged to watch this crash as it develops. Why a trainwreck? Money is sometimes characterised as solving the double coin...…