Are you new to the world of digital currencies and decentralized networks?
Do you wish crypto terminology was more than just popular buzzwords that catch your attention?
Well look no further because we’ve done the heavy lifting for you and compiled a list of your essential reading list for the year! If you think a google search is just not enough and your ultimate goal is to familiarize yourself with the complex concepts and processes that the world of blockchains and Bitcoins entail, then these books are for you!
The Age Of Cryptocurrency
This insightful book provides and in depth analysis of the early beginnings and history of cryptocurrency while delving into topics such as demystifying the concept behind the technology, the risks associated with it and the many positive applications it brings to the table. Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey present a solid argument for why this is the currency of the future!
Blockchain Revolution
Authored by real life father-son duo, Don and Alex Tapscott, this interesting read acts as the perfect guide for beginners as it not only explains the fundamentals of blockchain technology but also goes a step further by dreaming up all the endless possibilities of the applications of such technology. While some of the points the two make can be deemed a bit far fetched, they duly acknowledge the crypto world’s shortcomings as well; privacy concerns being one of them.
The Business Blockchain
This captivating read by William Mougayar can be aptly described as a series of remarkable predictions that dabble with the comparison of human kind’s idea of the block word with our first brush with the internet. The future to Mougayar expects blockchains to become an essential part of everyday tasks such as the storage of important records, the issuance of passports and even control the workings in a bank.
Mastering Bitcoin
A bestseller in it’s own right, Mastering Bitcoin is the brainchild of prominent Bitcoin speaker and computer security scientist, Andreas M. Antonopoulos. Unlike some of the books we listed above this one is definitely NOT a book for beginners as it is more focused on crypto programming and might be harder to digest for those without a basic understanding of softwares like C++ and Python. That being said, the book is a wonderful guide on how to use programming skills to build your own blockchain empire!
The Bitcoin Standard
This is by far our personal favorite window into the world of cryptocurrencies! Written by Economics professor at Columbia University, Saifdean Ammous, The Bitcoin Standard takes the reader through the journey of a lifetime. He delves into the role that currency has played over time and titles Bitcoin as a “novel, decentralized payment solution” of the digital age. The book not only talks of the potentials of cryptocurrencies as viable forms of exchange but also breaks down complex ideas into ones that are much more palatable for all sorts of audiences.
