Cloudmoney - Brett Scottepub May 2026

: While many view cryptocurrency as a rebel alternative, Scott offers a contrarian view, suggesting that crypto often fails to provide the true "bearer instrument" benefits of cash and can sometimes even accelerate the digitization and automation of the financial system. Why This Matters Today

: Unlike cash, which offers a "data black hole" for personal transactions, digital payments create a permanent digital footprint. Scott argues that this data is the ultimate prize for corporations like Google and Meta, who use it to map human habits and beliefs. Cloudmoney - Brett Scottepub

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