by Saifedean Ammous
Money's Evolution: From Rai Stones to Digital Currency
Before money existed, humans relied on barter—trading chairs for pigs, candles for milk. This direct exchange worked in small villages but became impractical as societies grew. The fundamental problem? You needed what your neighbor wanted, and vice versa. Money solved this by creat…
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