Why does a scoop of ice cream cost more every year? Why does everyday life keep getting more expensive? The constant erosion of our money's value affects us all—but there is another way.
Join author Alex von Frankenberg on a journey through the hidden flaws of our monetary system, explained with clear, relatable examples. Discover Bitcoin as an innovative and uncompromisingly honest alternative — a revolutionary, accessible approach that combines cutting-edge technology with the timeless principles of sound money.
This eye-opening audiobook is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand why today's monetary system is inherently unjust, and to explore the transformative opportunities Bitcoin offers.
A Macmillan audiobook from Parkum Productions
Dr. Alex von Frankenberg is an author and technology expert who has significantly shaped Europe's startup ecosystem in his role as Managing Director of the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF). Under his leadership, HTGF has become Europe's most active early-stage investor, with nearly 800 seed investments and a fund portfolio of approximately €2 billion across five funds.
His broad expertise in technology and innovation includes positions in research at Siemens, company-building, and strategy and IT consulting. Dr. von Frankenberg holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and earned his PhD at the University of Mannheim, with a dissertation on the emergence of de-facto technology standards — a topic that has profoundly shaped his professional path.
His deep study of network effects and technology standards eventually led him to the Bitcoin ecosystem, where he sees its potential to become the de-facto standard for digital store of value.