Has anyone read Parallel: The Bitcoin Social Layer? \ stacker news ~BooksAndArticles

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I guess it's been out a few months, but this is the first I have heard of it. It's written by Brian E. De Mint, Knut Svanholm, and Daniel Prince. I intend to read it soon. Maybe someone who has read it can post a short review?

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190 sats \ 1 reply \ @cristaiji 13 Jun

I’ve started it on kindle. Yep it’s good so far, a nice lesson on early US history. I’ll write a review if and when I finish it. I’m also reading Jeff Booth. Too many books!

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 13 Jun

Great! Thanks. I know the feeling when trying to juggle too many books.

54 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 13 Jun

Sorry, not I. Have not read.

22 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 13 Jun

The "Bitcoin Social Layer" refers to the potential of Bitcoin to revolutionize not just finance, but society as a whole by decentralizing power and trust from institutions to a global network of individuals.[1][2] The book "Parallel: The Bitcoin Social Layer" explores this concept in depth, positioning Bitcoin as a catalyst for a paradigm shift towards economic autonomy, individual sovereignty, and reimagined community governance.[1]

Key Points

Bitcoin is more than just digital currency; it represents an unprecedented social experiment with the potential to redefine society's fabric.[1]
The book draws parallels between the Bitcoin Social Layer and historical revolutions, analyzing Bitcoin's potential to forge a new economy where trust and power are redistributed from institutions to individuals.[1]
Just as the Internet democratized access to information globally, Bitcoin holds promise as a decentralized force that can democratize financial services and promote inclusion.[2]
While challenges like scalability and regulation persist, Bitcoin is poised to continue disrupting and innovating, leading the charge towards a more decentralized and accessible global economy.[2]

The authors of "Parallel" envision a future liberated from traditional financial systems, where financial equity and personal liberty are tangible realities underpinned by the principles of Bitcoin.[1] It's a manifesto heralding a new era of individual freedom and collective prosperity through the Bitcoin Social Layer.

Sources [1] Parallel: The Bitcoin Social Layer - Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Bitcoin-Social-Brian-Mint/dp/B0CWLS7K8R [2] Bitcoin and the Internet: Parallel Paths to Revolution https://www.blackbitcoinbillionaire.com/bitcoin-and-the-internet-parallel-paths-to-revolution/ [3] Parallel https://parallel.fi [4] Parallel: The Bitcoin Social Layer eBook - Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Bitcoin-Social-Brian-Mint-ebook/dp/B0CWQBCJNL [5] Parallel: Bitcoin Social Layer - Geyser Fund https://geyser.fund/project/parallelbitcoinsociallayer