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Bitcoin: A New Species of Money — An Evolutionary Perspective
An Unexpected Change in Human History
Andreas Antonopoulos begins his discussion with a vivid thank you to the lively crowd gathered in Milan, acknowledging the city’s vibrancy despite terrible weather. As the author of Mastering Bitcoin, Antonopoulos takes the audience on a journey through the transformative power of Bitcoin, emphasizing its role as a revolutionary force in human history. He marks January 3rd, 2009, as the pivotal moment when the world subtly, but irrevocably, shifted — a small ripple that has since grown into a global upheaval.