Synopsis
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains offers trustworthy and balanced insights to those interested in Bitcoin investing or investing in other cryptocurrency. Discover the risks and mitigations, learn how to identify scams, and understand cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallets, and regulations with this book. You’ll also learn about the evolution and potential impacts of Bitcoin and blockchains on global businesses.
There’s a lot of information on cryptocurrency and blockchains out there. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains aims to provide an accessible guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it.
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains covers topics such as the history of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin blockchain, and Bitcoin buying, selling, and mining. It also answers how payments are made and how transactions are kept secure. Other cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency pricing are examined, answering how one puts a value on cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.
A Little About the Author
In 2013, Antony became so interested in a niche online currency called Bitcoin, he left a conventional banking career to join a little startup called itBit. itBit is a bitcoin exchange, a website where clients can buy and sell bitcoins, and was one of the first wave of venture capital funded companies in the nascent cryptocurrency industry. Antony currently sits on the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission’s FinTech Advisory Group panel.
Some Great Reviews
- “One of the few credible books I suggest when people ask ‘where can I learn about bitcoin?’ [It is an] excellent, level-headed primary on everything crypto. I’ve been in the space for quite some time and I still learned from The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains.” –Zennon Kapron, Managing Director, Kapronasia
- “[A] comprehensive overview of the fundamentals. One of the few recommended readings for my new staff.” –Yusho Liu, Cofounder, Coinhako
- “A useful, usable and enjoyable read. Antony helps us all clearly understand the mechanics of bitcoin and blockchain.” –Rob Findlay, Founder, Next Money
- “An engaging, clear, and authoritative guide to the applications and implications of blockchains.” –Greg Wolfson, Head of Business Development at Element Group
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