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El Impacto de las Criptomonedas en los Modelos Económicos Tradicionales

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
  • 2. ROR icon Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo

Contributors

  • 1. ROR icon Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte de Guayaquil

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Resumen

En este documento se examina el impacto transformador de las criptomonedas en la economía mundial, con un enfoque especial en Bitcoin, la precursora que abrió camino para una nueva era de activos digitales. Se explora cómo Bitcoin y otras criptomonedas han reformulado las prácticas bancarias y de inversión, especialmente en mercados emergentes donde ofrecen alternativas frente a la inestabilidad económica y una opción contra políticas monetarias inflacionarias. El análisis se adentra en los desafíos regulatorios y las dinámicas de poder que estas monedas digitales introducen, así como su valoración y los riesgos inherentes, como la volatilidad marcada por influencias externas y la psicología de los inversores. Bitcoin, en particular, ha demostrado ser un catalizador en la reevaluación de activos y estrategias de inversión, mostrando un crecimiento exponencial y correcciones significativas, como se refleja en su histórico precio promedio que pasó de apenas centavos a decenas de miles de dólares. La conclusión proyecta un futuro donde las criptomonedas, lideradas por Bitcoin, seguirán siendo disruptivas, sugiriendo una evolución continua en las finanzas y un panorama económico global en constante cambio.

Abstract (English)

In this work, the transformative impact of cryptocurrencies on the global economy is examined, with a special focus on Bitcoin, the forerunner that paved the way for a new era of digital assets. It explores how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have reshaped banking and investment practices, especially in emerging markets where they offer alternatives in the face of economic instability and a hedge against inflationary monetary policies. The analysis delves into the regulatory challenges and power dynamics introduced by these digital currencies, as well as their valuation and inherent risks, such as volatility marked by external influences and investor psychology. Bitcoin, in particular, has proven to be a catalyst in reevaluating assets and investment strategies, showing exponential growth and significant corrections, as reflected in its average historical price that went from just cents to tens of thousands of dollars. The conclusion projects a future where cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, will continue to be disruptive, suggesting an ongoing evolution in finance and a constantly changing global economic landscape.

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Additional titles

Translated title (English)
The Impact of Cryptocurrencies on Traditional Economic Models

Identifiers

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.10541236
ISBN
978-9978-11-067-6
ISSN
2631-2689
EISSN
2953-6529

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