Resources from Census for Understanding Crypto
Going Toward a Cashless Society, Why Should You Be Worried?
We have heard much over the years about how we are moving toward a cashless society. Much like the paperless office that was once heralded as both imminent and inevitable, we have hit many bumps on the road to making this happen. Maybe we don’t want to part with cash as much as we think.
What if We Go Back to the Gold Standard?
What would happen if the world went back to the gold standard and actually backed their currencies with something of value? First, let’s examine how the gold standard came to be and how it came to be overthrown. Then we’ll discuss the why and how of a new gold standard.
Security Tokens: Facts & Future
Fundraising is an area where cryptocurrency truly shines. Being able to access capital is essential for any business.
The Emergence of Decentralized Finance
Decentralized finance offers an exciting alternative to the traditional financial system. What is decentralized finance and is it really better than traditional finance? How is decentralized finance different?
Bitcoin and Business: Why You Should Start Accepting Bitcoin
Bitcoin has traditionally been seen as the realm of nerds and hackers. But the fact is that businesses can get a lot of benefits by accepting Bitcoin in return for providing their goods and services. Here are a few of the reasons why businesses should start accepting Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Adoption: Where are We?
Bitcoin first appeared in 2009 as a novelty. It wasn’t long before it became a toy. Then hedge funds and serious investors began to take notice. More and more often, the applications of Bitcoin take on a maturity that makes its previous lives seem very quaint. Where does the world stand on the adoption of Bitcoin?
FAQ Bitcoin x Census
The Census Note is a hardware cold wallet that supports all major cryptocurrencies. The Census Note is a card made of durable plastic that contains a secure chip. This chip stores the private key that secures access to the funds.
Let There be Money – Part 3
According to Ludwig von Mises, the boom of the “Roaring Twenties” was the result of the US Federal Reserve Bank and its policy of easy credit. When it became obvious that the economic boom was built on sand, the economy crumbled.
How Much Is Your Country’s Debt Impacting You?
We often hear about the national debt and the staggering amount of money it represents. But it’s not like we get a bill for it. We don’t directly pay our country’s debts, so the number doesn’t really hit home for us. That begs the question, how does your country’s debt actually impact you?
Bitcoin as the New Gold Standard
Many view Bitcoin as the currency of the future. Some also view it as a hedge against inflation, as gold has traditionally been seen. Is it fair to compare Bitcoin with gold? Or is this comparison based on faulty premises that simply do not hold up?
Why People Should be Running Nodes and What it Means for Their Sovereignty?
We all know Bitcoin and cryptocurrency hold vast promise for liberating the unbanked and others who are not well-served by the traditional financial infrastructure. But something that is often overlooked is the benefits that come from running a Bitcoin node. Running a Bitcoin node helps the Bitcoin community as a whole, but it also offers tremendous benefits for the node owner as well.
How Do I Protect My Wealth in The Upcoming Recession?
When a recession hits, it can have devastating consequences not only for business owners and their employees, but anyone with a nest egg or even a little savings out away. How can you preserve your wealth in a time of economic upheaval?
Let There Be Money – Part 2
Originally, banknotes were nothing else than receipts for gold or silver that were stored safely in a bank vault. Carrying heavy coins was not very practical and quite unsafe, as street robbers could easily assault you.
What is Sound Money and Why it Matters?
2020 was not the year many were expecting when the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have changed so many things that it almost feels as though many years have passed in the course of a few months.
Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven in Times of Crisis? – Part 2
In Part One of this series we compared Bitcoin’s stock-to-flow ratio with that of gold, the world’s traditional safe haven. We have seen that Bitcoin’s scarcity by design is one of the main reasons why it could develop into a safe haven for investors in the near future.
Stablecoins: The Money 2.0
Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to another asset or basket of assets. As the name implies, the concept of stablecoins is to provide stability to their value and to serve as an asset that is not correlated to Bitcoin and altcoins.
Let There Be Money – Part 1
We are used to money being issued and controlled by the state – but if we look at its history we see that money originates from the free market. Without money, a reasonable division of labor would not be possible.
Bleach Won’t Fix Covid But Bitcoin Can Protect Your Wealth!
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of nearly everyone in the world. Millions have been personally affected by the virus itself and millions more have lost their jobs due to the pandemic’s disastrous effect on the economy.
The Austrian Way – Part 3
In this series, Aaron Koenig introduces you to the Austrian School of Economics in an easily digestable way. You don’t need to be an economist nor an Austrian to understand what Bitcoin has to do with this school of thought, which was founded in Vienna in the 19th century.
Is Bitcoin A Safe Haven in Times of Crisis? – Part 1
Will Bitcoin be a good investment in times of crisis? What makes Bitcoin scarce and useful? Aaron Koenig explores Bitcoin’s potential as a “safe haven” for investors.
The Austrian Way – Part 1
In this series, Aaron Koenig introduces you to the Austrian School of Economics in an easily digestable way. You don’t need to be an economist nor an Austrian to understand what Bitcoin has to do with this school of thought, which was founded in Vienna in the 19th century.