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Antopoulos makes a compelling analogy: money is a language—with thousands of dialects and evolution over time. Similar to linguistic diversity, we will see tens of thousands of digital currencies with niche functions: smart contracts, micro-payments, cross-border trading, stable reserves, and more. Some will become dominant, but many will serve cultural or loyalty purposes, illustrating a rich ecosystem of complementary currencies.
The notion that only one global currency will reign is misguided; instead, multiple currencies will coexist and adapt, fulfilling specific social, cultural, and economic roles. This diversity reflects the emergent, organic nature of technological and social evolution, much like languages and dialects.