Broken Money

This document contains excerpts from the book "Broken Money" by Lyn Alden, which explores the shortcomings of our current financial system and suggests ways to improve it. The content includes sections detailing acknowledgments, the table of contents, and the introduction to the book. Further excerpts offer a deep dive into the historical context of money, the evolution of banking, the rise and fall of global monetary orders, and the emergence of internet-native money, providing a comprehensive analysis of monetary systems and potential future directions.