Description
About the Author
Eric Voskuil has lived an extraordinary life few can rival:
- Former US fighter pilot, seasoned martial artist, Bitcoin protocol developer, startup founder, and former CTO in tech, with experience at giants like IBM and Microsoft.
- An expert in Austrian economics and a seasoned global traveler (having visited over 80 countries), Eric brings a rare combination of real-world experience and deep theoretical insight into how Bitcoin works, and more importantly, why it works.
- He was also the driving force behind CryptoEcon 2020, a standout Bitcoin event held in Hanoi, Vietnam – one of the few in the region with a truly cypherpunk spirit.
Cryptoeconomics overview
- Author: Eric Voskuil
- Format: Physical Book (Paperback)
- Language: English
Cryptoeconomics by Eric Voskuil is not just another book about Bitcoin. It’s a rigorous, no-nonsense breakdown of the economic, technical, and security principles that make Bitcoin function.
In this concise but densely packed work, Voskuil examines the underlying assumptions of Bitcoin from an Austrian economics lens, dissecting common fallacies and asking hard-hitting questions rarely addressed in mainstream discussions:
“Has there ever been a fixed supply of money? Is there another case of production cost varying directly with product price?”
Through razor-sharp chapters, Eric addresses over 50 popular misconceptions about Bitcoin, offering readers a radically clear perspective on its design, limitations, and long-term viability.
You won’t always agree with his conclusions, and that’s the point. Cryptoeconomics challenges your thinking, invites rigorous debate, and levels up your understanding of Bitcoin far beyond the hype.
Who is this book for?
- Bitcoiners are looking to challenge their assumptions and go beyond surface-level narratives.
- Technologists, economists, and investors want to understand Bitcoin’s true value proposition.
- Skeptics and critical thinkers who want to test Bitcoin’s claims through rational analysis.
- Anyone engaging in serious Bitcoin conversations and debates. This book is your intellectual training ground.





