The future of money

What happens when the way we buy, sell and pay for things changes, perhaps even removing the need for banks or currency exchange bureaus? That's the radical promise of a world powered by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. We're not there yet, but in this sparky talk, digital currency researcher Neha Narula describes the collective fiction of money — and paints a picture of a very different looking future. Interactive transcriptInteractive transcript Neha Narula Currency futurist Neha Narula is helping redefine the future of money by researching cryptocurrencies and providing clarity on how digital currencies will transform our world. Full bio Similar topics Internet Business Capitalism Computers Data Economics Future Global development Mobility Money Potential Privacy Relationships Shopping Social change Society Software Technology Web This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by our editors on the home page. Enthusiastically agree? Respectfully beg to differ? Have your say here.