[ExI] Must money be a state monopoly?

[Tara Maya]

I'm aware of the libertarian roots of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, which some individuals hope (and some states fear) can become true currencies not printed and controlled by a state. I wonder if why it is that states do monopolize currencies (or try to) and what the dangers would be if states simply stopped doing this. Any thoughts?


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