IntroductionEven though this blog post is intended to provide an overview of the M^0 Protocol, it's improbable that sections covering whitepaper details, protocol mechanics, etc. will constitute more than 30% of the content. In this case, comprehending the ambitions of M^0 is infeasible without grasping the fundamental principles of money and the contemporary monetary system — or, to be more exact, the different perspectives on these concepts, particularly the one embraced by Luca Prospe...