I think the internet is going to be one of the major forces for reducing the role of government. The one thing that’s missing but that will soon be developed, is a reliable e-cash.
Milton FriedmanWinner of Nobel prize in economics
Cryptology represents the future of privacy [and] by implication [it] also represents the future of money, and the future of banking and finance.
Orlin Grabbe, EconomistProlific Writer
[Virtual Currencies] may hold long-term promise, particularly if the innovations promote a faster, more secure and more efficient payment system.
Ben BernankeChairman of the Federal Reserve USA
There are 3 eras of currency: commodity based, politically based, and now, math based.
Chris DixonTechnology Investor
It’s money 2.0, a huge huge huge deal.
Chamath PalihapitiyaPrevious head of AOL Instant Messenger
With e-currency based on cryptographic proof, without the need to trust a third party middleman, money can be secure and transactions effortless.
Satoshi NakamotoBitcoin developer
Virgin Galactic is a bold entrepreneurial technology. It’s driving a revolution and Bitcoin is doing just the same when it comes to inventing a new currency.
Sir Richard BransonFounder of Virgin Records, Virgin Galactic, and 400+ other businesses
I do think Bitcoin is the first [encrypted money] that has the potential to do something like change the world.
