Did they predict Bitcoin in 1988?

in bitcoin •  8 years ago 

This is the front cover of the economist magazine from 1988, Get Ready for a World Currency.

A Phoenix rising from burning cash, the Phoenix is wearing a coin around its neck and the coin has the year 2018 written on it.

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Very interesting guys @digital-gypsy @glitterfart @glitterfart

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Haha ! @hengist-horsa what a great find you had there! I'll certainly look intot he article. I feel like they did predict it!
Awesome stuff man, got a new follower out of me!

Thank you king-crypto, it is a great find and very interesting

thats a gold coin not a bitcoin. sounds like they are preparing for a gold backed currency next year.

Okay good thinking

maybe a gold backed cryptocurrency

Really?