In this assignment, you are tasked to research this question: How will CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) effect political freedom? 
Objectives
To research a new topic that is related to what we have learned so far in our class.
To engage with this new concept and analyze it.
Requirements
Word Count: Your submission must be at least 500 words. This requirement is in place to ensure that you provide a thorough analysis of the topic.
Course material: Refer to at least 2 of the arguments presented in the readings assigned for this topic. This reference should support or challenge your own analysis. It is crucial that you engage with the course materials, demonstrating your ability to critically assess and integrate academic arguments into your work.
Originality: Do not use direct quotations from the readings or any other sources. Instead, summarize and discuss these ideas in your own words. This approach will help you to better internalize and articulate the concepts you are working with.
Sources: List all the sources you have used at the end of your assignment. Properly acknowledging the works of others is essential in academic writing. This list should include the course readings you reference, as well as any additional academic articles, books, or credible online resources that informed your analysis.
Evaluation Criteria
Your assignment will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Depth of Analysis: Demonstrating a deep understanding of the topic by exploring the question from multiple angles and incorporating various perspectives.
Engagement with Course Materials: Effectively integrating and discussing arguments from the course readings and beyond.
Clarity of Argument: Presenting a coherent and persuasive argument that clearly addresses the question posed.
Originality and Critical Thinking: Showcasing your ability to think independently and creatively about the topic.
Writing Quality: Adhering to academic standards of writing, including clarity, organization, grammar, and proper citation of sources.
sources/ readings 
– https://file.notion.so/f/f/1881caf9-cdc5-4191-b6c6-c5b057137ecb/ccb8483b-9963-4b8d-a608-afdbc42c30e7/A_Next_Generation_Smart_Contract__Decentralized_Application_Platform_(Ethereum_White_Paper)(httpsandrewmbailey.comcryptobasicseth_white_paper.pdf?id=dd5b271d-33e5-40f8-aa80-817c491d57fb&table=block&spaceId=1881caf9-cdc5-4191-b6c6-c5b057137ecb&expirationTimestamp=1712181600000&signature=6-xoXKUj2GPCBEQQCwHkptosegPnVM7h3i5IPZ_9Cq0&downloadName=%5BA+Next+Generation+Smart+Contract+%26+Decentralized+Application+Platform+%28Ethereum+White+Paper%29%5D%28httpsandrewmbailey.comcryptobasicseth_white_paper.pdf 
– https://file.notion.so/f/f/1881caf9-cdc5-4191-b6c6-c5b057137ecb/1a7101eb-87de-45ba-beec-eb14b17cf464/crypto_function_money.pdf?id=9611402a-f69c-41aa-8417-68988590a890&table=block&spaceId=1881caf9-cdc5-4191-b6c6-c5b057137ecb&expirationTimestamp=1712181600000&signature=7aXSVSbsfGM5PE9sXeF–TYE-pPt53pq1mpGS1RFkM0&downloadName=Saifedean%2C+Ammous+Can+cryptocurrencies+fulfil+the+functions+of+money+.pdf
-https://file.notion.so/f/f/1881caf9-cdc5-4191-b6c6-c5b057137ecb/32a2d94d-bbb7-4226-acd2-5a4ffe3a40cf/An_introduction_to_maximal_extractable_value_on_Ethereum.pdf?id=f04b35da-e33e-4831-a88a-8761d6ead5c9&table=block&spaceId=1881caf9-cdc5-4191-b6c6-c5b057137ecb&expirationTimestamp=1712181600000&signature=Too7z8QRezvjllVy_HbRaRMhiJYbGG4xx1lax-pbT24&downloadName=An+introduction+to+maximal+extractable+value+on+Ethereum.pdf