What happens when the way we buy, sell and pay for things changes, perhaps even removing the need for banks or currency exchange bureaus? That's the radical promise of a world powered by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. We're not there yet, but in this sparky talk, digital currency researcher Neha Narula describes the collective fiction of money -- and paints a picture of a very different looking future.

Neha Narula: The future of money

The future of money

The future of money hints at a world where transactions are governed by digital currencies, eliminating the need for intermediaries.

Cryptocurrencies, leveraging cryptography, promise a seamless global economy, free from the clutches of traditional banking systems.

Programmable money envisions a future where our economy is democratized, fostering innovation and inclusivity in financial transactions.

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