Saifedean Ammous

Saifedean Ammous

Austrian economist and author known for his work on Bitcoin and monetary economics, including writing the bestselling books 'The Bitcoin Standard' and 'The Fiat Standard'. He focuses on economic theory, cryptocurrency, and monetary history.

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Saifedean Ammous is an Austrian economist and author specializing in monetary economics and the socio-economic impacts of Bitcoin.
He gained international recognition with his 2018 book, 'The Bitcoin Standard', which explores Bitcoin’s role as a decentralized digital currency.
He also wrote 'The Fiat Standard', analyzing the history and consequences of fiat money.
Ammous combines economic theory with a focus on crypto innovation, educating audiences worldwide through lectures, interviews, and publications.

Areas of Expertise

economist author

Recent Podcasts

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Saifedean Ammous: Bitcoin, Anarchy, and Austrian Economics | Lex Fridman Podcast #284

Topic: Economics and Cryptocurrency

04:14:41767,45119,0153 years ago
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