Tokenomics and Programmable Currency

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This course explores the foundations and future of digital value systems, focusing on tokenized assets, programmable money, and digital currencies. Students examine how blockchain and distributed ledger technologies enable new forms of economic exchange, asset representation, and financial innovation. Topics discussed include token design and economics, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, cross-border liquidity, and smart contracts that power programmable currencies. Through applied projects and case studies, students analyze how digital tokens reshape financial ecosystems and assess the opportunities and risks of programmable finance in a global economy.