“The software code was two years in the making. The dream of digital cash was born decades earlier. Bitcoin unified multiple technologies with a sound monetary policy and economic incentives that punish rule-breakers.”

“…Bitcoin has caused millions around the world to ask the question, “What is money?” Tugging on that thread of inquiry unravels the whole fiat monetary system. Eventually we ask a more dangerous question. Can we have money without the state?

With Bitcoin, I believe we can.”