Money Lending

Money lending is the act of providing funds to borrowers with the expectation of repayment, usually with interest over time.

Deflation

Deflation is a decrease in the overall supply of money or assets, often increasing their scarcity and potential value over time.

Trust

Trust is the confidence that a system, person, or institution will behave reliably and as expected without needing constant verification.

Digital currency

Digital currency is any form of money that exists electronically and can be used for transactions, like cryptocurrencies and government-issued digital money.

Inflation

Inflation is the increase in prices over time that reduces the purchasing power of money.

Peer-to-Peer systems

Peer-to-peer (P2P) systems are decentralized networks where participants (peers) directly share data or resources without a central server.

Fiat currency

Fiat currency is government-issued money, like dollars, that is not backed by a physical commodity but derives value from trust in the issuing authority.