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Monetary Policy as a Market Trait
He advocates for viewing monetary policy as a crucial characteristic to determine where a currency fits within the market landscape. Alongside this, factors like decentralization and the security versus flexibility of scripting languages also help define a cryptocurrency's niche.
However, Andreas cautions against rigidly constraining these currencies. Society and technology evolve rapidly, meaning the roles of cryptocurrencies are not fixed but will develop in unforeseen ways. The question isn't just where these currencies fit today but where they will be in the future.