Best Digital Currencies Books
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1. The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking
Author: by Saifedean Ammous
Wiley
English
304 pages
The ultimate guide to the world of cryptocurrencies! While the cryptocurrency market is known for its volatilityand this volatility is often linked to the ever-changing regulatory environment of the industrythe entire cryptocurrency market is expected to reach a total value of $1 trillion this year.
If you want to get in on the action, this book shows you how. Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies offers trusted guidance on how to make money trading and investing in the top 200 digital currencies, no matter what the market sentiment.
You’ll find out how to navigate the new digital finance landscape and choose the right cryptocurrency for different situations with the help of real-world examples that show you how to maximize your cryptocurrency wallet. Understand how the cryptocurrency market works Find best practices for choosing the right cryptocurrency Explore new financial opportunities Choose the right platforms to make the best investments This book explores the hot topics and market moving events affecting cryptocurrency prices and shows you how to develop the smartest investment strategies based on your unique risk tolerance.
3. The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age
Author: by James Dale Davidson
Touchstone
English
448 pages
Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century.
The Sovereign Individual details strategies necessary for adapting financially to the next phase of Western civilization. Few observers of the late twentieth century have their fingers so presciently on the pulse of the global political and economic realignment ushering in the new millennium as do James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg.
Their bold prediction of disaster on Wall Street in Blood in the Streets was borne out by Black Tuesday. In their ensuing bestseller, The Great Reckoning, published just weeks before the coup attempt against Gorbachev, they analyzed the pending collapse of the Soviet Union and foretold the civil war in Yugoslavia and other events that have proved to be among the most searing developments of the past few years.
4. Blockchain Bubble or Revolution: The Future of Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrencies
Author: by Neel Mehta
English
331 pages
0578528150
Some experts say that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are just a scam; others say they’re “the most important invention since the internet.” It’s hard to tell who’s right. Authored by Silicon Valley leaders from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Bubble or Revolution cuts through the hype to offer a balanced, comprehensive, and accessible analysis of blockchains and cryptocurrencies.
You’ll learn the core concepts of Bitcoin and blockchain technologies to understand their strengths and weaknesses from real-world case studies; dive deep into their technical, economic, political, and legal complexities; and gain insights about their future from exclusive interviews with dozens of tech industry leaders.
Are blockchains and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin a bubble or a revolution? We’ll help you decide for yourself. What’s inside:Bitcoin and the blockchainHow Bitcoin and blockchains work from a technical perspective with no assumed technical knowledgeSatoshi Nakamoto and the history of Bitcoin, the original blockchainA thorough overview of crucial crypto concepts (eg.
5. Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain
Author: by Andreas M. Antonopoulos
O'Reilly Media
English
416 pages
Join the technological revolution that’s taking the world of finance by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you’re building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded second edition provides essential detail to get you started.
Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, is still in its early stages and yet it’s already spawned a multi billion dollar global economy. This economy is open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge.
You simply supply the passion. The second edition includes:A broad introduction to bitcoin ideal for non technical users, investors, and business executivesAn explanation of the technical foundations of bitcoin and cryptographic currencies for developers, engineers, and software and systems architectsDetails of the bitcoin decentralized network, peer to peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principlesNew developments such as Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning NetworkImproved explanations of keys, addresses and walletsUser stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets illustrating key technical concepts
6. Cryptocurrency 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Buying, Selling and Spending Digital Currency the Safe Way
Author: by Kim Komando
B0973QGCNW
June 10, 2021
English
In this new eBook, Cryptocurrency 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Buying, Selling and Spending Digital Currency the Safe Way, Kim Komando, America’s Digital Goddess, breaks down the basics of the cryptocurrency boom. If you want to invest in cryptocurrency, it can be very complicated to know where to even begin.
Kim goes through your options when it comes to buying and storing digital currency and gives you pro tips to keep you safe from hackers and scammers. In this quick, thorough guide, you’ll learn what you need to know to get started, the safe way.
IntroductionCryptocurrency 101Step 1: Buying cryptocurrencyStep 2: Storing your cryptocurrencyStep 3: Buying things with cryptocurrencyStep 4: How you can get your money back into dollarsThe importance of your passwordKeeping track of the marketTactics to buy crypto the safe waySome final thoughts on cryptocurrencyFun factsNote: This is not intended as financial advice, and we’re not endorsing any method, app or particular cryptocurrency.
7. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them (Cryptography, Crypto Trading, Digital Assets)
Author: by Antony Lewis
ISBN: 978-1633538009
Published at: Mango; Illustrated edition (September 15, 2018)
#1 Best Seller in Investing Derivatives Understand Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrency With This Clear and Comprehensible GuideLearn the history and basics of cryptocurrency and blockchains. 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 provides an accessible guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Gain an understanding of a broad spectrum of Bitcoin topics. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains covers topics including 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. Blockchain technology. Blockchain technology underlies all cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency transactions.
8. Mastering Ethereum: Building Smart Contracts and DApps
Author: by Andreas M. Antonopoulos
O'Reilly Media
English
424 pages
If you’re looking to get started with the Ethereum protocol-or are among the many open source developers, integrators, and system administrators already working with this platform-Mastering Ethereum is the definitive book on the topic. Ethereum represents the gateway to a worldwide, decentralized computing paradigm.
This platform enables you to run decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts that have no central points of failure or control, integrate with a payment network, and operate on an open blockchain. With this practical guide, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood provide everything you need to know about building smart contracts and DApps on Ethereum and other virtual-machine blockchains.
Discover why IBM, Microsoft, NASDAQ, and hundreds of other organizations are experimenting with Ethereum. This essential guide shows you how to develop the skills necessary to be an innovator in this growing and exciting new industry.
9. Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
Author: by Chris Burniske
McGraw-Hill Education
English
368 pages
The innovative investor’s guide to an entirely new asset classfrom two experts on the cutting edge With the rise of bitcoin and blockchain technology, investors can capitalize on the greatest investment opportunity since the Internet. Bitcoin was the first cryptoasset, but today there are over 800 and counting, including ether, ripple, litecoin, monero, and more.
This clear, concise, and accessible guide from two industry insiders shows you how to navigate this brave new blockchain world’and how to invest in these emerging assets to secure your financial future. Cryptoassets gives you all the tools you need: An actionable framework for investigating and valuing cryptoassets Portfolio management techniques to maximize returns while managing risk Historical context and tips to navigate inevitable bubbles and manias Practical guides to exchanges, wallets, capital market vehicles, and ICOs Predictions on how blockchain technology may disrupt current portfolios In addition to offering smart investment strategies, this authoritative resource will help you understand how these assets were created, how they work, and how they are evolving amid the blockchain revolution.
10. American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
Author: by Nick Bilton
Portfolio
English
368 pages
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroomand almost got away with it In 2011, a twenty-six-year-old libertarian programmer named Ross Ulbricht launched the ultimate free market: the Silk Road, a clandestine Web site hosted on the Dark Web where anyone could trade anythingdrugs, hacking software, forged passports, counterfeit cash, poisonsfree of the government’s watchful eye.
It wasn’t long before the media got wind of the new Web site where anyonenot just teenagers and weed dealers but terrorists and black hat hackerscould buy and sell contraband detection-free. Spurred by a public outcry, the federal government launched an epic two-year manhunt for the site’s elusive proprietor, with no leads, no witnesses, and no clear jurisdiction.
All the investigators knew was that whoever was running the site called himself the Dread Pirate Roberts. The Silk Road quickly ballooned into $1. 2 billion enterprise, and Ross embraced his new role as kingpin. He enlisted a loyal crew of allies in high and low places, all as addicted to the danger and thrill of running an illegal marketplace as their customers were to the heroin they sold.
11. Alpha Trader: The Mindset, Methodology and Mathematics of Professional Trading
Author: by Brent Donnelly
English
514 pages
1736739816
Trading is a chaotic, complex, and loosely-structured game played by the smartest minds and most expensive computers in the world. It is the ultimate puzzle. Few can trade at an elite level for an extended period. The game is constantly changing and the rules, mechanics, and probabilities are difficult to observe and forever in flux.
Just when you think you’ve got a plan: BAMYou get punched in the mouth. Trading attracts intelligent, driven individuals who see enormous financial rewards and few barriers to entry. But no amount of intelligence or skill is enough if you are irrational, undisciplined, or overconfident.
The best analysis is useless if you keep reaching for the self-destruct button. How do you survive and excel in this high-stakes competition? How do you become an Alpha Trader? The answer is mindset, methodology, and math. ALPHA TRADER is not a behavioral economics textbook and it is not a boring, theoretical deep dive into trading psychology.
It’s a practical guide full of actionable information, exciting and relevant trading floor stories, concisely-distilled research, and real-life examples that explain and reinforce critical concepts. The book details the specific strategies, tactics, and habits that lead to professional trading success.
12. Day Trading For Dummies
Author: by Ann C. Logue
For Dummies
English
368 pages
Understand how day trading worksand get an action plan Due to the fluctuating economy, trade wars, and new tax laws, the risks and opportunities for day traders are changing. Now, more than ever, trading can be intimidating due to the different methods and strategies of traders on Wall Street.
Day Trading For Dummies provides anyone interested in this quick-action trading with the information they need to get started and maintain their assets. From classic and renegade strategies to the nitty-gritty of daily trading practices, this book gives you the knowledge and confidence you’ll need to keep a cool head, manage risk, and make decisions instantly as you buy and sell your positions.
New trading products such as cryptocurrencies Updated information on SEC rules and regulations and tax laws Using options to manage risk and make money Expanded information on programming If you’re someone who needs to know a lot about day trading in a short amount of time, this is your place to start.
13. Cryptocurrency Mining For Dummies
Author: by Peter Kent
For Dummies
English
368 pages
Find out the essentials of cryptocurrency mining The cryptocurrency phenomenon has sparked a new opportunity mine for virtual gold, kind of like the prospectors of a couple centuries back. This time around, you need some tech know-how to get into the cryptocurrency mining game.
This book shares the insight of two cryptocurrency insiders as they break down the necessary hardware, software, and strategies to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, LiteCoin, and Dash. They also provide insight on how to stay ahead of the curve to maximize your return on investment.
Get the tech tools and know-how to start mining Pick the best cryptocurrency to return your investment Apply a sound strategy to stay ahead of the game Find cryptocurrency value at the source From the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain to selecting the best currency to mine, this easy-to-access book makes it easy to get started today!
14. The Only Bitcoin Investing Book You’ll Ever Need: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to the Cryptocurrency Which Is Changing the World and Your Finances in 2021 & Beyond
Author: by Freeman Publications
B08WZ4P1DY
English
114 pages
If you feel like you’ve missed the boat on Bitcoin. Think againBecause while Bitcoin continues to hit all time highs, this book will show you it’s not too late to invest in Digital GoldWhat was once a fringe currency only used by a dark corner of the web is now the fastest growing financial asset on Earth.
And this is just the beginningYou see, we are still in just the 2nd inning of Bitcoin as a financial entity. So while no financial vehicle is making people rich as quickly as BitcoinLess than 10% of Americans and 2% of the worldwide population owns it.
But now, the major players are taking an interest. Like Billionaire Hedge Fund owner Paul Tudor JonesInternet pioneer Tim Draper, who was an early investor in companies like Hotmail, Tesla and Robinhood. And CEO of Social Capital, Chamath Palihapitiya, who predicts Bitcoin will be worth $1 million within the next 15 years.
So even if you’ve been unconvinced thus far, this book will give you the straight facts on Bitcoin as a financial asset without any of the hype or noise. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover:The surprisingly small amount of Bitcoin you need to join the top 1% of Bitcoin owners worldwide Page 15How a complete technophobe can buy Bitcoin is less than 5 minutes Page 655 Billionaires who believe Bitcoin has a part to play in the world economy Page 16Is Bitcoin a legitimate currency?
15. Bitcoin & Black America
Author: by Isaiah Jackson
English
179 pages
1079178090
Ready for a change in black economics? Join the Bitcoin revolution. Bitcoin and Black America is a dynamic new book that explores the synergy between black economics, Bitcoin and blockchain technology. The global financial system is changing and the digital revolution will not be televised.
Explore how to incorporate Bitcoin into your business, job and educational institution. This book also outlines the need for separation from the racist banking system and a comprehensive list of black professionals actively working in the Blockchain industry.
