A Brief History of Money: From the Economy of Favors to Bitcoin
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Money has evolved from ancient "economies of favors" to modern trust-based systems like fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. The banking system, central banks, and digital technologies like blockchain have transformed how we create, store, and exchange value, with trust remaining the core element underlying all forms of money.
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