About

The Money Codex is an encyclopedia of monetary concepts — covering the history, forms, properties, and institutions of money from ancient barter systems through the digital age.

Scope

Articles cover:

• Fundamental concepts — what money is, why it exists, and the properties that make it effective
• Historical currencies — from cattle and cowrie shells to gold coins, paper money, and Bitcoin
• Debasement — the recurring pattern of governments debasing their currencies and the consequences
• Institutions — central banks, monetary agreements, and merchant systems
• Key figures — the people who shaped monetary theory and practice
• Digital money — blockchain, mining, network effects, and the emergence of decentralized currency

Structure

Each article is a standalone encyclopedia entry that can be read independently. Cross-links connect related concepts throughout the codex. The Glossary provides quick definitions of all key terms.