Nobel Laureate's Wartime Story References Crypto
Nobel Prize winner László Krasznahorkai's short story features a soldier in a Ukrainian trench discussing cryptocurrency.
A short story by Krasznahorkai calls cryptocurrency the "best proof" that money is virtual.
About the Author
László Krasznahorkai was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature by the Swedish Academy for his "compelling and visionary oeuvre".
the "best proof" that money is virtual
The Story
The crypto reference appears in his short story "An Angel Passed Above Us", published in The Yale Review in February.
- The story depicts a soldier discussing crypto, blockchain, and beliefs with a motionless comrade.
Author's summary: Nobel laureate's story highlights crypto's virtual nature.