The legacy of cryptocurrencies

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Crypto-promoters and financial authorities are split on the future of cryptocurrencies. Should crypto join the mainstream or remain in the wilderness? Should the authorities control and extinguish crypto, ignore it, or embrace it? This column argues by adopting the best ideas from crypto, it can be leveraged to improve the efficiency of the financial system and reduce rent extraction.

Published on VoxEU / CEPR