Скачать или смотреть The Incredible History of Money: From Barter to Bitcoin

Money is something we use every day, but have you ever wondered how it came to be? From bartering goods in ancient communities to the rise of cryptocurrency today, money has evolved over thousands of years to become the system we know now.

In this video, we explore the full journey of money, including:

How prehistoric bartering worked and why it was limited

The first commodity money: salt, cowrie shells, and other items

Early accounting and tally systems in Mesopotamia

The creation of metal coins in Lydia and China

The invention of paper money in ancient China and its introduction to Europe

Banking systems, checks, and the gold standard

The rise of digital money, credit cards, and cryptocurrency like Bitcoin

We’ll also highlight the key people who shaped money’s history: the Lydians, Chinese innovators, Marco Polo, Sir Isaac Newton, Alexander Hamilton, and Satoshi Nakamoto.

This video is perfect for anyone curious about how trade, trust, and innovation transformed human society. Understanding the history of money helps us see how modern financial systems work — and where they might be heading next.

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