The [R]evolution of Money

An interdisciplinary introduction to how we transact

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Stable Institute
September 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

OVERVIEW

The article explores how the evolution of money charts a course from barter and metallic coinage, to paper cash, digital networks, and most recently, programmable stablecoin rails. This transformation reflects technological innovation, social needs, and dramatic shifts in trust and power in history.

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