Class 5: Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies
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The podcast delves into the evolution of digital currency and the challenges surrounding online payments, tracing back to the mid-1990s when the internet began to gain commercial traction. It highlights the "payments riddle," which refers to the difficulty of securely transferring money online without a central authority. The discussion emphasizes the significance of Satoshi Nakamoto's introduction of Bitcoin in 2008, which provided a decentralized solution to the double-spending problem, thus paving the way for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
The conversation also touches on the historical context of money, referencing philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, and their differing views on intrinsic value. The hosts explore the characteristics of modern money, including its roles as a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a unit of account. They debate the viability of cryptocurrencies, noting their speculative nature and the challenges they face in becoming widely accepted as stable forms of currency. The episode concludes by considering the future of digital currencies, particularly the potential impact of central bank digital currencies as a response to the rise of cryptocurrencies and the changing landscape of financial transactions.
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MIT 15.S08 FinTech: Shaping the Financial World, Spring 2020Instructor: Prof. Gary GenslerView the complete course: https://ocw.mit.edu/15-S08S20YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUl4u3cNGP61Q_RVDn6srWbLV_zFnd9n0Uploaded 27-10-20This class covers blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Topics include the history of money and payments on the Internet, crypto markets, blockchain technology use cases, and central bankingLicense: Creative Commons BY-NC-SAMore information at https://ocw.mit.edu/termsMore courses at https://ocw.mit.eduSupport OCW at http://ow.ly/a1If50zVRlQWe encourage constructive comments and discussion on OCW’s YouTube and other social media channels. Personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, and inappropriate comments are not allowed and may be removed. More details at https://ocw.mit.edu/comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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