Trust, Transactions, and the Future of Money
Money—whether it’s cash, coins, cryptocurrency, certified bank checks, personal checks, or even financial tools like stamps—is essentially a fancy way of saying, “I don’t trust you.” That’s why, conspiracy theories aside, U.S. dollars bear the phrase “In God We Trust”—because we don’t trust each other. When it comes to transactions, trust is absent. Hence the popular sayings, “Cash is King” or “C.R.E.A.M.: Cash Rules Everything Around Me.”
What I’ve always loved about cryptocurrency—and still love about the idea of it—is that, in most of its applications, it removes trust from the equation. It enables automated transactions that are verifiable. Those involved don’t have to rely on trust because the transactions are provable and executed in near real time. While it’s not perfect, it represents an advancement over traditional cash and check systems.
However, in the world of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies are no longer as secure or relevant in many ways. As I’ve pointed out before, artificial intelligence is financial technology. That’s a profound thought to process. So, as I continue to reflect on the future of economics, I’ll say this: In God I trust. Meaning, we’re still not there yet. Let’s take trust off the table. Think about it.🥷🏾🏁🤫
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