In a podcast for the Digital Money Forum, Gene Yoon, VP Of Business Affairs At Linden Lab, speaks about virtual currencies and the future of virtual economies. This is a special insight into the mindset of the creators of Second Life, and you get a great overview of the function of its economy.
Of course, it doesn't stop at an overview. We get reflections on RMT (Real Money Trading), government regulation, entrepreneurship, and the ultimate future of the virtual world. We also learn that, oddly enough, the biggest market in Second Life is in avatar beautification.
At around 18 minutes long it felt like it cut a little short, but that only speaks to how enjoyable the podcast is for us virtual world geeks. Here's a direct link to the podcast, but do remember to check out the rest of the Digital Money Forum for a really great read.