Is Money getting a Digital makeover?- Mauricio Magaldi

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Summary (Season 2, Ep 1)
In this conversation, Mauricio Magaldi explores the evolution of money and cryptocurrencies, emphasizing their resilience and utility. He discusses the rise of digital money, programmable money, and the challenges posed by Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Magaldi also addresses the digital divide and the barriers to widespread adoption of Web3, stressing the importance of digital literacy and regulatory integration
Takeaways:
-Money is a technology with utility.
-Bitcoin and Ethereum offer resilience and prevention of double spending, making them attractive forms of digital money.
-Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are being explored by central banks as a way to add functionality to sovereign money.
-The digital divide may widen with the adoption of cryptocurrencies, as not everyone has access to digital infrastructure.
-Decentralized physical networks (DePIN) can contribute to inclusion by expanding access to internet infrastructure.
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