From the coin clipping of ancient Rome to the rise of electronic payments, this article explores the recurring failures of money throughout history. We delve into why gold, paper, and even digital payments fall short and what lessons they hold for creating better systems. Can Bitcoin succeed where others have failed? Read on to find out. They say that men can’t stop thinking about the fall of the Roman Empire.

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