JOURNEY OF CURRENCIES: FROM BARTER TO BITCOIN

Barter system was the earliest form of trade where goods and services were exchanged for other goods and services.

The introduction of coins and paper money made transactions easier and more efficient.

The gold standard was adopted in the 19th century, where the value of currency was tied to the value of gold.

The Bretton Woods system was introduced after World War II, where the US dollar was pegged to gold and other currencies were pegged to the US dollar.

The collapse of the Bretton Woods system led to the adoption of floating exchange rates, where the value of currencies is determined by market forces.

The rise of digital currencies like Bitcoin has challenged the traditional banking system and provided an alternative means of payment.

The future of currencies is uncertain, but it is clear that digital currencies will continue to play a significant role in the global economy.