The (A)Political Economy of Bitcoin

The still raging financial crisis of 2007–2008 has enabled the emergence of several alternative practices concerning the production, circulation and use of money. This essay explores the political economy of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Specifically, we examine the context in which this digital currency i...

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Main Authors: Vasilis Kostakis, Chris Giotitsas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Paderborn University: Media Systems and Media Organisation Research Group 2014-06-01
Series:tripleC: Communication, Capitalism & Critique
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Online Access:https://www.triple-c.at/index.php/tripleC/article/view/606