At the Bitcoin 2022 Conference, Nick Szabo explored the pioneers and influences behind the ideas that shaped Bitcoin’s creation. He highlights the dreams of de-politicizing money and non-violently enforcing contracts, which were influenced by the gold sculpture in cyberspace concept from Iranian scientists Iranshahi and May, and the long-standing ideas in Austrian economics. Key technologies… Continue reading Nick Szabo on Pioneers and Influences that Shaped Bitcoin’s Creation