Let Them Eat Crypto

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The Blockchain Scam That's Ruining the World

By Peter Howson

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Let Them Eat Crypto by Peter Howson exposes the dangerous realities behind the blockchain hype. The book reveals how right-wing libertarian crypto entrepreneurs, with support from charities, politicians and philanthropists, exploit poverty, oppression and conflict to advance a new form of 'crypto-colonial' extractivism. Contrary to promises of banking the unbanked and solving global development challenges, blockchain technology often delivers false solutions, surveillance and deceptive high-tech schemes.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in politics, current affairs and technology scepticism. It suits those wanting a critical examination of cryptocurrency's societal impact beyond the popular hype.

A shocking exposé of the huge social, political and environmental costs of cryptocurrencies

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'An essential resource. Howson strikes not just at cryptocurrency, but the frauds who promote blockchain technology as a solution to any social problem' - David Gerard, author of Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain

The subject of immense hope, hype and confusion, crypto has amassed countless headlines in recent years. With cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and metaverse markets crashing, the underlying blockchain technology is still promised to solve global development challenges, and revolutionise every industry. But is the technology really a silver bullet?

Peter Howson cuts through the jargon and bluster to tell an alarming story of how right-wing libertarian crypto entrepreneurs - often aided by charities, politicians and philanthropists - seek out and exploit conditions of poverty, oppression, corruption and conflict. Their goal? A new front of 'crypto-colonial' extractivism.

Let Them Eat Crypto reveals the alarming truth: far from 'banking the unbanked', saving the gorillas, or freeing people from oppressive governments, blockchain offers only false solutions, surveillance and hi-tech snake oil.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780745348216

Publisher: Pluto Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pluto Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

Collections

Computing & Technology Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Peter Howson Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature Technology & Digital Transformation in Business

About the Author

Peter Howson is a technology writer, researcher, and Assistant Professor in International Development at Northumbria University, Newcastle. He investigates the green-washing, aid-washing, and crypto-shenanigans that go on in Silicon Valley, as well as the lesser-known tech-hubs of the Global South.