Welcome to the BITCOIN AGE: Nik Bhatia’s Latest Book on Money’s Transformation
2/24/2025 · 12 min · transcript via mlx
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— Nick Bhatia announces the publication date for his new book, Bitcoin Age, set for March 11th, 2025, with Kindle pre-orders available now on Amazon.
— The book traces humanity's monetary history through the rise of the US dollar, development of global banking, and the expansion of credit-based money systems that have driven inequality and affordability crises.
— Bitcoin Age outlines a six-step process toward credit system dominance, starting with the Federal Reserve's creation in 1913 and culminating in the 1970s eurodollar system.
— The book explores the parallel histories of the internet (a US Defense Department project) and cryptography, including the US government's encryption battles of the 1980s and 1990s.
— Seven key ingredients for Bitcoin's creation are examined, with particular emphasis on Satoshi Nakamoto's genius and the importance of the 21 million supply cap as the foundation of Bitcoin's value.
— The book documents five policy steps the US government took to legitimize Bitcoin legally and explains three main reasons Bitcoin empowers individuals and transforms the world.
Market & price signals
— None discussed.
Actionable insights
— Pre-order Bitcoin Age on Kindle now (Amazon link in show notes); hardcover releases March 11th, 2025.
— Subscribe to TBL Pro at thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe for ongoing research and analysis from Nick Bhatia.
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