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1. A must read on
   The author spends nearly the first half of the book reviewing early units of account-currencies- throughout history and among different cultures and civilizations. He focuses on the gold standard as having been the one and only stable unit of account on which currencies should be based or backed and as a store of value. This lengthy introduction serves as an excellent Segway into making the point that bitcoin is the new gold. Even better than gold simply bc of its scarcity and transparency. Through the book, the author makes no secret of his distrust and even despise of economists like Kaynes, Fisher and Freedman. He goes as far as accusing them of not having proper grasp of economics. He even attacks academia for continuing to teach such outdated and even invalid economics concepts. The author keeps referring to the terms sound money and unsound money as references to good based currencies vs giver employment generated fiat currencies.Overall, an excellent read not just about bitcoin but rather about basic economics in general. Highly recommended.

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2. Excellent book! Light on Bitcoin, but great on it’s fundamentals.
   Excellent book! A must-read even if you don’t care about Bitcoin.The author discusses the foundations of what makes ‘sound’ money and describes how, over history, we’ve departed from these foundations, leading to a recurring set of consequences that inevitably end with the downfall of the currency and sometimes of the civilization/country. In particular, I found the history of the Roman currency interesting and telling.Later, the book discusses why gold has historically been a great store of value, and shows hard numbers that prove that it fits the conditions previously described as ideal for sound money. This part of the book feels airtight in its logic.As the author moves on to the era of fiat money, the book helped me understand the significance of Bretton Woods, the Nixon shock, as well as understand how the Keynesian, Monetarist and Austrian school of political economy understand the cycles of capitalism. I had not previously realized that despite the fact that centralized economies are no longer considered sound economic policies, the way that our Central Banks control the interest rate and currency emission is a residue of that kind of thinking. And, in the context of Democratic governments vying for the public’s support, this gives Governments a tool that offers immediate short-term relief in exchange for fuzzy long-term pain which most likely will be felt by the next administration. Many of the vices of populist governments are fundamentally exploiting this loophole.The book became less insightful to me in the last 20% as it discusses Bitcoin. The discussion is centered around the properties that make it a suitable sound currency for the future, relating them to the previously established framework. While the conclusions are generally correct, Bitcoin is discussed entirely on an economic level and you won’t find many technical details or explanations relating the technical design to its emerging properties.

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3. I see money differently now
   Absolutely incredible. This book gave me a beautiful lesson on the history of money. Additionally, it explained bitcoin simply where anyone can understand what problem it is solving. Finally, it painted a picture of the future of money.

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4. Not as rosy as it seems
   Well written, logical, readable prose. Excellent summary of what money is and what inflation really is. Clearly he’s explored his Ludwig Mises so he must know something. Problem is China has banned bitcoin. How can a digitial currency liberate a population when its own government makes it a capital crime to transact in it. The last thing we want is central banks adopting bitcoin, we want central banks to be abolishedIve read a great deal about bitcoin and im still not convinced that its anything other than a special digital tokien and purely speculative asset. There are ten thousand digital currencies out there now. At some point there will likly be a shakeout. Some shock will remove the US dollar as the worlds reserve currency . When that happens all the digi coins will prob end up worthless bc some political jurisdiction will tie its currency to good old GOLD again. Making bitcoin irrelevant. For all the excitement and bluster and “this time its different” talk, there are so many aspects to bitcoin that make it unsuited as an actual store of value. For one it has no value as a commodity . You cant fill teeth with bitcoin. You cant use bitcoin as an electrical conductor. Some say, well the distribution network has value. Yes thats possible. It just seems like the whole digital currency crazy is just another artifact of this absolutely insane inflationary environment we find ourselves in where people are convincing themselves that imaginary Digital tolkiens are actually money. Kind of like convincing yourself that a masks stops covid virus particles.

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5. The author has very extreme opinions. He claimed that abandoning the gold standard was the root cause of all problems including the number of death of the 1st and 2nd world war. He portraits Keynes as an ignorant wannabe economist with questionable moral values and sexual preferences. And he does not save Milton Friedman too. He calls Mark Rothko’s work “trash” because it takes few hours to paint his works but they are valued millions on the market. So be ready to frown an eyebrow every couple of pages. Other than that the book is thought-provoking so it worth the reading. Even if it could have been at least 50% shorter since he repeats the same concept for 9 chapters out of 10.

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6. Really surprised by the high ratings of this book. I bought it hoping to learn something about bitcoin. Instead of learning about bitcoin, you first 7 chapters were just about the author’s distaste for Keynesian economics. Look, I get it, you are not a fan. But 170 pages?! Caman. By the time the book finally got to talking bitcoin in chapter 8, I already lost interest. What a waste of time and money.

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7. Great read! Recommend to anyone starting their journey into understanding Money and thus Bitcoin’s value proposition. The technology era will only survive and thrive with a currency that is unique and positioned to travel over the internet at the speed of the internet with unique verifiable digital signatures. My perspective has changed about Bitcoin and Money after reading this. Recommended literature for your collection.

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8. O livro é muito bom, começa com ele contando a história do dinheiro, pra entendermos como é essencial o Bitcoin para a sociedade moderna!

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9. As a Bitcoin maximalist, I found “The Bitcoin Standard” to be an indispensable resource in understanding the fundamental principles behind Bitcoin and its role in the global economy. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the history of money and the impact of decentralization on financial systems.The author, Saifedean Ammous, does an exceptional job of breaking down complex concepts in a manner that’s accessible to readers from various backgrounds. His writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, making it easy to follow and digest the information presented.”The Bitcoin Standard” delves into the advantages of Bitcoin as a sound form of money, emphasizing its scarcity, durability, and resistance to censorship. It also provides valuable insights into the potential implications of Bitcoin adoption for economic growth and financial freedom.One of the book’s strengths is its thorough examination of historical and contemporary monetary systems. This context allows the reader to appreciate the significance of Bitcoin as a groundbreaking innovation that could reshape our understanding of money and finance.In conclusion, I highly recommend “The Bitcoin Standard” to anyone interested in Bitcoin, whether they’re a long-time enthusiast or just beginning their journey into the world of cryptocurrency. This book has earned a well-deserved 5-star rating, and I believe it should be considered essential reading for anyone passionate about the potential of Bitcoin to transform the global economy.

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