As of April 11, 2025, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is approximately $2.65 trillion. Are cryptocurrencies really money or a series of rudimentary  potential debacles? This discussion will contain a description of the characteristics and functions of money along with a description of what cryptocurrencies are along with the blockchain technology upon which cryptocurrecies depend. We will discuss the major positions of the advocates and critics of this new technology based currency.

Our speaker for this topic will be Peter McAllister, a fellow HHI Ethics Society participant.