The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them
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13 reviews for The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them
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LUIZ F. –
Recommended reading for those interested in blockchains and bitcoins
This book grabbed my attention from the first chapter. I’ve been in the industry for some time; personally, this is one of the few books I would suggest to those interested in understanding the basics of blockchains and bitcoin. Antony helps us clearly understand the theme, concisely describing the technology in a logical way, clearly presenting the concepts, and on top of that how everything fits together. Unlike Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, which definitely is a book for people who already have a programming background, interestingly The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains can be appreciated by readers with different backgrounds. It is an enjoyable and easy reading although a comprehensive exposure to bitcoin and blockchains.As mentioned on the back cover, this book is a crash course in money, cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICO) and enterprise blockchains. As the one responsible for Cash and CBDC strategy at R3, not surprisingly, Antony teaches us everything we have to know from historical facts, physical and digital money, through a smooth introduction to cryptography (probably the most understandable explanation about the mechanics of Proof-of-Work), the emergence of cryptocurrencies and digital tokens to the latest thinking about the technology adoption by enterprises. By and large a delightful read for anyone who wants to understand everything about bitcoins and blockchains.
Kindle Customer –
Good introduction and background
I picked this book up on sale as I am interested in learning and possibly investing in crypto. This book is a little outdated now since things move so fast, however, it gave a great introduction and background of crypto. I would recommend it if you are looking to get into crypto.
richard lentz –
Excelent book
Explain a lot of business terminology 👍
Serge Bondar –
Much Better
Much better than othher book on a topic I read.
BD –
Thank you!
I loved this book. Finally, someone who can explain the concepts in basic terms thoroughly, and generate curiosity and excitement in the reader! My education/work background is in healthcare and social services…very far removed from crypto. Every beginners book I read thus far did not fully break down all the steps like this book did so I was often left confused after reading a chapter (in the other books) because I didn’t fully understand the basics of what was being discussed. I also enjoyed the initial discussion regarding money and how banks work. This was a great foundation and intro into the rest of the book so the reader can really understand the initial purpose of Bitcoin and blockchains and how much it could change our world.Thank you for such a great book and actually getting me excited about the subject!
SJ –
book thoughts
good book to really learn the basics, well explained using simple analogies.personally find it a bit dry cause this is not the type of books i usually read.but it’s a good start
Jim E. –
Excellent presentation
Really good reading .. mostly easy to understand, however, it still left a couple questions un-touched..
JP –
Very good intro to Bitcoin and Blockchain…
Antony really explains the basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains extremely well (just like the title says). This is a subject that is pretty complex and Antony made it simple to understand. Aside from the Bitcoin and Blockchain information, the beginning of the book is an excellent introduction into the basics of how money “works” and “moves.” With modern technology, the way money moves has changed rather drastically in recent years. There are literally millions of businesses and business opportunities that have been created around that concept in the last 10-15 years due to these changes. For all of the above reasons, I think this book should be required reading for basic economics classes. Great book. I highly recommend it.
Georges –
This book is an easy read and very informative for beginners looking to understand the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
_steviec –
Loved this book. Simple and easy to read with a super interesting chapter on the history of money. My only negative comment was that in the printed version some of the screen shots were difficult to read. Apart from that, it was great, from start to finish.
Asier –
Amplio contenido. Bien explicado: Con exactitud y especificidad. No como otras fuentes de información (libros u otros) que hablan mucho sin decir nada. Un inglés fácil de entender.
Michael –
Coming into this with no knowledge and experience whatsoever with Crypto, Finance, Blockchains etc, this book walks you through everything in a simple and easily digested way. In the few days it took me to read, I’ve gone from knowing nothing, to having a decent understanding of the basics. The book does exactly what you would expect it to do. Highly recommend this to anybody that is curious or just starting out with Crypto.
Carlo Crispino –
Guida all’apprendimento delle crypto in modo progressivo. Ottimo per un approccio iniziale e descrittivo.