The Currency Consultant | Stephen DeMeulenaere

How can we tackle both climate change and income inequality? Stephen DeMeulenaere thinks economic redesign through complimentary currencies could be the answer.  Complimentary currencies introduce new paths of exchange that can support community resilience, encourage sustainable behavior, and decentralize wealth. Stephen explains why a diversity of currencies–some as complex as Bitcoin, others as simple as a babysitting circle–is essential for a resilient and equitable future. (26m 23s)

Related Resources and Further Reading

• https://network-economies.com/
• https://coinacademy.co/
• https://complementarycurrency.org/
• https://www.qoin.org/

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