The Bitcoin Standard should be a must-read for everyone in contemporary society. It provides a concise and coherent account of monetary theory, the history of money, practical economics, and the impact of policy on business, culture, and the economy. It contains one of the best explanations of the benefits and virtues of strong money and the dangers and pitfalls of weak money. It brilliantly debunks the myths of contemporary monetary theory and exposes the outdated ideas that have dominated economic thought based on government paper money since the early 20th century. The Bitcoin Standard is my top recommendation for anyone seeking a comprehensive picture of the economic theory, political history, and technical developments that have driven the Bitcoin network, propelled its growth, and determined its future trajectory. Bitcoin is relevant to individuals, investors, executives, technologists, politicians, journalists, and academics alike, regardless of their agendas. Bitcoin is the world's first digital cash network and the world's first manufactured monetary asset. Together, these attributes represent one of the world's most ingenious technologies, one that could change the world. It represents the greatest opportunity currently available to those who want to create something new and wonderful. It represents the solution to the store-of-value problem faced by the world's 7.8 billion people, more than 100 million businesses, and hundreds of trillions of dollars in investor capital. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did and benefit from the insights contained within its pages. Michael J. Saylor, Chairman and CEO, MicroStrategy, Miami Beach, Florida