Publisher's Synopsis
From Wheat Grain to Bitcoin: A Journey Through History That Shaped the World From the first barter agreements in ancient societies, where salt was worth more than gold, to the algorithms that govern cryptocurrencies today, money has always been more than a medium of exchange: it is a mirror of human evolution. This book invites you to discover how a simple piece of metal minted in Lydia 2,600 years ago revolutionized commerce, how cowry shells crossed oceans to unite civilizations, and why Chinese paper money from the Tang Dynasty was the precursor to an invisible revolution. In the following pages, you will discover not only the chronology of money, but how it redefined power, trust, and identity. From Roman silver coins to the digital real, we'll explore how each era faced its dilemmas: inflation, financial exclusion, and the eternal debate between freedom and control. Understand why Bitcoin challenges governments, how DREX can transform Brazil and what the metaverse reveals about the future of property. More than a historical record, this work is an invitation to reflect: what does money say about us? How has it shaped wars, cultures and even our sense of time? And in a world where transactions occur at the speed of light, do we still own our value? Get ready for a journey that combines archaeology, economics and technology - and discover why, after all, the true value of money lies in the stories it carries.
