Bitcoin vs. the Dollar: Why Trust Matters More Than You Think

Understanding money is hard—especially when we don’t ask how it works. Wait, So What Is the U.S. Dollar Backed By? Alex leaned forward at the coffee shop table. “You criticize bitcoin, but do you know how the U.S. dollar works?” John hesitated. “Gold… right? Or something physical?” “That stopped in 1971,” Alex replied. “The dollar […]