Private Cryptocurrencies in the Realms of Contemporary Monetary Policy

Abstract

This thesis analyses the concept of private cryptocurrencies alongside the conduct of contemporary monetary policy. The technological development of blockchain and cryptocurrencies could imply a disruption in the global economic system and substitution of modern fiat money worldwide. This research aims to discuss whether the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies would lead to substitution of the fiat money system. The viability of such a proposition is analysed through the literature review and the discussion on the topic.
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\nLiterature review consists of a detailed examination of money history and its nature, the conduct of contemporary monetary policy and its critique, and the purpose of cryptocurrency as a solution to financial freedom.
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\nIt is then discussed, how much power over money people have and how it could be increased with the mass adoption of cryptocurrency. The problems of transcending network effects for mass adoption are addressed with the analysis of technical drawbacks. A regulatory approach is examined, and several proposals are presented.
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\nThough the libertarian approach to economies and financial management is virtuous, the contemporary implementation of cryptocurrencies is imperfect. In their pure form, cryptocurrencies are unlikely to gain widespread adoption and substitute fiat money under stable economies.