Too Long; Didn't Read
Twelve years after the publication of the Bitcoin white-paper, a general confusion persists among creators eager to make use of the inventions introduced by its mysterious publisher. Financial data was recorded on paper and stored in folders and filing cabinets — usually kept by the owner at their place of business. Digital money can in principle move at the speed of light. However, banks and financial services providers today are employing database technologies and legacy networks to facilitate the two use cases of money: spending and lending. Investors should not expect the widespread adoption of new units of account.