Video - Crypto Prophesy: Milton Friedman's Prediction of Bitcoin in 1999
Did you know that way back in 1999, before we could even say "crypto," economist Milton Friedman had already predicted the rise of a digital currency eerily similar to Bitcoin? That's right, in the era of dial-up internet and Y2K scares, Friedman was talking about an internet-based currency that could change the way we think about money. He imagined a system that would allow direct transactions without the snoopy middleman, or as we like to call them today, banks. Imagine sending money as easily as an email, he mused. Fast forward to today, and voila, we have Bitcoin and a whole jungle of cryptocurrencies swinging from the digital vines! Friedman's crystal ball must have had some serious WiFi connection. So next time you're mining or trading your digital coins, remember, Milton called it first β talk about being ahead of your time! Isn't it funny how yesterday's fantasy becomes today's tweet? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment if you think Milton should have patented the idea!