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Long-form articles on Bitcoin, inflation, and purchasing power. Written for a general audience — no economics background assumed.
Why Bitcoin Was Created
The 2008 crisis, the Halloween whitepaper, and the newspaper headline embedded in the very first block.
What Actually Causes Inflation? — Part 1 of 3
Oil Shocks Can't Cause Broad Inflation (On Their Own)
When gas prices spike, that causes inflation — right? Think about how your household budget works.
What Actually Causes Inflation? — Part 2 of 3
The Real Definition of Inflation — and Why Technology Should Make Life Cheaper
If technology makes things cheaper to produce every year, why do most prices go up every year?
What Actually Causes Inflation? — Part 3 of 3
So Why Do We Need a Growing Money Supply at All?
The 2% inflation target is a policy choice, not a law of nature. Who chose it, and who benefits?
These articles are companions to the clock. Each one connects back to the everyday items whose prices the clock tracks in real time.