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Tokens

11 min read 15 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A sweeping cultural history of tokens—from ancient clay counters to crypto and NFTs—revealing how these invisible tools shape our economies, identities, and social order.

You’ll learn

  • Tokens are humanity's oldest tool for creating value
  • How coins built empires and trust in strangers
  • The blockchain revolution and programmable money
  • Why token design is a political choice