From physical coinage to digital protocols: the math of money
In short: Explore the evolution of currency through a mathematical lens. This lecture examines how the principles of mathematics have shaped money, tracing the lineage from physical coins to modern cryptocurrency protocols.
Presented by Andrew Lewis-Pye on October 21, the lecture explores the deep relationship between mathematics and money. It provides a historical overview that spans from the era of physical coinage to the contemporary development of cryptocurrencies.
The session is a joint effort with the British Society for the History of Mathematics, highlighting how mathematical structures underpin our systems of exchange. It is part of a long-standing tradition at Gresham College, which has provided free public lectures since 1597.
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