What happened to the American dollar? Why did our money stop being “money”—and start becoming just numbers on a screen? In Forging a Fiat Future: The Rise and Fall of American Hard Money , Tony Odorisio uncovers the gripping story of how the United States abandoned gold and silver in favor of a fiat currency system built on trust, power, and politics. This is a sweeping, page-turning narrative of money’s transformation—from the Founding Fathers’ vision of sound currency to the rise of the Federal Reserve, the end of the gold standard, and the dawn of digital dollars. Whether you’re a student of history or simply tired of inflation and economic confusion, this book will change how you see the dollar in your wallet—and the future of money itself. Inside you’ll discover: How Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton laid the foundations of American coinage - Why Andrew Jackson declared war on paper money—and what happened next - The true story behind Roosevelt’s 1933 gold seizure and Nixon’s “temporary” suspension of gold convertibility in 1971 - How World Wars, oil shocks, and central banks redefined global money - What CBDCs and digital currencies could mean for liberty and privacy Written with flair, packed with insight, and grounded in both history and principle, Forging a Fiat Future is a must-read for anyone curious about the dollar’s past—and what’s coming next.