The Philosophy of Bitcoin

"Alvaro D. Maria's book does an excellent job of breaking down the nuance between money's relationship with the State. Bitcoin's emergence will transform the State because the very concept of money has been redefined. In fact, you could say this transformation has already begun with the wave of nation-state Bitcoin adoption currently making its way across the world. D. Maria deftly navigates this transformation in his book, covering topics such as the emergency of new social contracts and the coming change in both economics and politics."
— Samson Mow, JAN3 CEO

"This book ignites the critical thinking of all kinds of readers; it is accessible to beginners seeking a gateway to Bitcoin and stimulating for experts reimagining the matter. Alvaro D. Maria commands the art of explaining complex social and economic processes in simple terms. He can relevantly quote from Greek philosophers, Golden Age poets, Nobel laureates or even Shrek to welcome each of us, “newbies” and “original gangsters” alike, into this bottom-up grassroot revolution. Alvaro generously lays down for us a range of keys to understanding Bitcoin, its complexities and implications, from the way Bitcoin solves the double-spend problem for digital assets to the impact of Bitcoin on the civil organization of national states in a digital era where most of the value is created in cyberspace, with no attachments to specific geographies or countries."
— Gabriel Kurman, Economist, co-founder of Rootstock

"As we search for reasons to say 'Yes' to Bitcoin, we often look into the economic sphere, finding motives in the FIAT model or the 6102 executive order. We also look for arguments in the lack of freedoms, censorship or the prevailing KYC. But what about the reasons of political philosophy, and the reasons that are anchored to the most radical changes that man has experienced and that involve centuries or millennia? The Philosophy of Bitcoin by Álvaro D. María makes you understand where we are and shows you why Bitcoin and cyberspace are the beginning of the crumbling of the state absolutism in which we live. Few books deserve a 10 out of 10."
— Lunaticoin, Bitcoin podcaster

"The Philosophy of Bitcoin is a book that had to exist. It is not only because of how D. María managed to synthesize the historical discussion of power and state in 100 pages, but also because in Spanish, there was a huge philosophical gap in the analysis of Bitcoin. The book is a contribution at all levels: for those who are just starting to learn about Bitcoin, for those who are already users or for those who have become bitcoiners. The book is definitely a philosophical revelation about Bitcoin, available to everyone."
— Javier Bastardo, organizer of “Satoshi in Venezuela”

"The Philosophy of Bitcoin provides insightful guidance to explore the deeper implications of Bitcoin beyond its role as a currency. The book recognizes Bitcoin as a transformative breakthrough for humanity, and Alvaro D. Maria expertly analyzes its impact on the relationship between money and the State. He skillfully navigates this transformation, exploring topics such as the emergence of new social contracts, changes in economics and politics, and the redefinition of property rights. A must read for anyone interested in Bitcoin and Austrian economics."
— Prince Philip of Serbia