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Chapter 16: Cryptocurrencies and NFTs

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    “I think the Internet is going to be one of the major forces for reducing the role of government. The one thing that’s missing but that will soon be developed is a reliable e-cash.” – Milton Friedman

    “You have to really stretch your imagination to infer what the intrinsic value of Bitcoin is. I haven’t been able to do it. Maybe someone else can.” – Alan Greenspan

    “It’s gold for nerds.” – Stephen Colbert

    “Nothing so undermines your financial judgment as the sight of your neighbor getting rich.” ‒ J. P. Morgan

    Learning Objectives

    In this chapter, you will

    By the end of this chapter, you should be able to

    “We’re All Gonna’ Get Rich, Rich, Rich!”

    If you thought the previous chapter on precious metals, art, and collectibles was a downer, just wait until you see what we have to say about Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies as well as NFTs. It’s Tulip Bulb Mania all over again!

    "29/1/2013 Lottery ticket" by barbourians is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

    This page titled Chapter 16: Cryptocurrencies and NFTs is shared under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Frank Paiano.

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