The article discusses how science fiction authors have predicted technological advancements, particularly in cryptocurrency and decentralized systems. It highlights how speculative concepts from novels like Neal Stephenson's "Cryptonomicon" and William Gibson's "Neuromancer" have been realized through developments like Bitcoin and Distributed Ledger Technology. These narratives not only inspired future innovations but also reflect the ethos of a financial system free from centralized control, translating fiction into practical tools shaping today's digital economy.
In 1999, Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon introduced a private, encrypted currency designed to evade government control, foreshadowing the decentralized money we know today.
William Gibson's Neuromancer featured underground digital cash for cyberpunks in a lawless cyberspace, predating the digital and decentralized innovations we now experience.
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