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Most of these new tokens won't necessarily possess inherent economic value. Instead, their worth will often lie in reputation, loyalty, popularity, or historical context. Many will serve very specific, often narrow functions—exploring particular features or concepts—ultimately contributing to a rich tapestry of human expression through currency.
Human Nature as Currency Creators
A striking insight from Andreas is that human beings are inherently creators of currencies. He points out that even children in kindergartens create tokens of value—rubber bands, colored blocks, crayons—to express friendship, status, or popularity. This innate human tendency underscores that the creation of currencies is not solely a technological phenomenon but a fundamental aspect of social interaction.