Feudal Japan used a class system based on a simple hierarchy. There were four classes: Warriors called Samurai at the very top and Merchants at the very bottom. In the middle were Farmers and Artisans (craftsmen).

NFTs are objects that last forever in the Ethereum universe. It’s easier and more fun to think of Ethereum as a sci-fi universe like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The difference is Ethereum lives on the internet, can get you paid, and in this universe, no one controls the story.

You, your local government, and your book club now have the ability to create digital scarcity, which means the option to experiment with money. Since money, or the lack of it, is at the root of many of our deepest and most persistent societal issues, this an option worth exploring.

Every system is a machine. A set of rules and moving parts meant to help people. But there are times when the machines we use become hopelessly outdated and ineffective. The economy, the financial system, these are machines – tools – meant to circulate money around and allow people to live richer lives. But if the machine keeps pushing all the money to the top or if it breaks like it did in 1929 or 2008 or whatever year the next major malfunction occurs, then we should have a backup plan. Repairs and upgrades may not be enough. A new machine may be needed.

Most people get into crypto for the money. Either to get rich, or as a protest against the current system.