Top 5 Ways in which Technology has Changed the Way We Look at Money

2. Electronic currencies

One of the most recent technologies that is altering the way in which we look at money is represented by the introduction of electronic currencies. While they are still somewhat in their early days and have yet become a mainstream payment method, electronic currencies are starting to gain ground. The most recognizable example of an electronic currency is the Bitcoin which can be currently used to buy a multitude of things, from meat and beer to pastries and furniture. However, there are several other digital currencies, such as the Litecoin, Dogecoin, Peercoin, or Namecoin.

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