2. Barter system came into existence as humans
found that we all possess something of value
that we can exchange.
Currency in it’s form has evolved from
qualitative and quantitative imbalance between
exchangeable commodities
Currency is something that is used as a
medium of exchange
3. Modern currency is generally classified into:
MO, M1, M2, M3,MZM.
M0 is Notes & Currency in circulation.
M1 is M0+Travellers Cheque+Demand
Deposit.
M2 is M1+Saving and Time Deposit.
M3 is M2+Large Time Deposit.
M4 is M3+All Money Market Funds
4.
5. Currency that creates equilibrium between
demand and supply of transactional money
Non-Volatile and Standard for value of goods
and services
Should not generate debt burden on economy
6. Liberal, decentralized and anonymous.
Limited in Supply. Upper limit of 21 million.
Vulnerable to Deflation.
Does not support a very important function of
economics, i.e., spending.
Based on USD. Not a good store for value.
Highly volatile.
Investment vehicle.
Does not generate debt burden on economy but
stands as a question mark on equitable distribution
of wealth .
7. Bitcoin has been brought into picture for a good
purpose, which is to stand as a good alternate for
traditional currency. But with time it has exhibited
certain loopholes which does not match with our ideal
currency expectations.
Our traditional currency has failed indeed. But in the
quest for a resilient currency whether it is a hard
currency or soft currency, we should not forget what
the purpose of money is.
So, Bitcoin is not a positive promise as a currency for
the society in itself but it has paved way for positive
future innovations, which means that it is a positive
promise as a technological innovation in this stream