If you've never heard of Ampleforth, or if you have heard of Ampleforth but you're confused with why it exists and how it's different from other cryptocurrencies, then this article is for you. Ampleforth is an attempt by cryptocurrency developers to create an “Ideal Money” that overcomes not just the limitations of fiat currency, but many of the limitations of existing cryptocurrencies as well.   In this article, I will explain what makes AMPL unique, how it works, and how it offers a solution to both the “Bitcoin Problem” and the “Tether Problem”.