The Fundamentals of Digital Currency

Demystifying the Social Experiment of New Money
2025
ISBN: 978-981-97-8260-4
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

Buch, Englisch, 259 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 580 g

This book is an in-depth examination of the inner workings, origins, and future trajectory of digital currencies. It presents an analytical overview of the technologies underpinning cryptocurrencies and explores their development from a technical, economic, and regulatory standpoint. Readers will gain an understanding of the philosophical debates surrounding digital currencies, including the varying degrees of decentralization and the challenges cryptocurrencies face for widespread adoption as public payment methods. The text also explores how anonymity within the blockchain is reconciled with increasing regulatory oversight. Central to the book’s discourse is the exploration of a potential future shaped by digital currency regulation, positing the emergence of a “Republic of Supremacy” as a hypothetical global authority. This scenario prompts a reevaluation of traditional concepts of sovereignty and the shifting landscape of power in the digital age.

This book serves as an informative resource for a diverse audience, including those new to the digital currency conversation, individuals seeking to understand the sociological implications of these technologies, and tech innovators interested in the sector's evolution. It provides a factual and exploratory analysis, presenting a clear viewpoint through comprehensive and logical examination of the subject matter. This book is designed to equip readers with the knowledge to critically assess the current state and future possibilities of digital currencies within the global economic and social framework.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zhu, Wei

Wu, Yun

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Makroökonomie
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Kryptographie, Datenverschlüsselung
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Daten / Datenbanken

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Starting with the Background and Technology of Bitcoin.- Historical Evolution of Digital Currencies.- Logical Categorization of Digital Currencies.- Decentralization of Digital Currencies an Issue Of Degree Part II Social Experiment of Digital Currencies.- Milestones of Private Digital Currencies.- Private Digital Currencies a Failed Social Experiment.-  Formation of The Global Anti Money Laundering Regulatory Network Part IV Envisioning the Future of Digital Currency.- The Rise of the Republic of Supremacy the Digital Ages Super Regulator and the New Pontiff.- From Cryptocurrency to Blockchain Machine Power and Digital Order.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Yun Wu, an expert in the AML Bureau at the People's Bank of China, holds advanced degrees in both law and economics. His expertise in financial regulation is reflected in his significant contributions to anti-money laundering standards, including the pioneering AML framework for e-CNY. He has co-authored several publications on financial regulaiton  and digital currencies, establishing him as an influential figure in the field.

Mr. Wei Zhu, A seasoned computer science expert with a solid foundation in blockchain and AI, he leads diverse software development initiatives and actively contributes to the scientific community through his writings. His two decades of industry experience make him a key player in technological innovation.