Does it Matter What Money is Made of?
summary
Demonstrates a prototype called Kong Cash: paper banknotes with an ultra secure chip that generates private keys and map to an ERC‑20 token on Ethereum, redeemable only after three years via a non‑upgradable smart contract; issuance follows a fixed emission schedule with no ICO or market price. Covers the performative practice of burning physical notes as a claim on sovereignty, and argues cryptocurrencies are materially grounded — mining farms, energy use and supply chains — not purely immaterial ledger entries.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:50What is KongCash
- 3:20How does it work
- 5:20Moneys aesthetic
- 7:05Sovereignty
- 9:35Digital Infrastructure
- 13:25Why
- 16:00Cash vs Crypto
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