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The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them

Written by: Antony Lewis
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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Learn 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 aims to provide 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 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.

Blockchain technology: Blockchain technology underlies all cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency transactions. But what exactly is a blockchain, how does it work, and why is it important? The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains will answer these questions and more. Learn about notable blockchain platforms, smart contracts, and other important facets of blockchains and their function in the changing cyber-economy.

Things to know before buying cryptocurrencies: 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 audiobook.

Listeners will learn about:

  • Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
  • Blockchain technology and how it works
  • The workings of the cryptocurrency market
  • The evolution and potential impacts of Bitcoin and blockchains on global businesses

Dive into the world of cryptocurrency with confidence with this comprehensive introduction.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Antony Lewis (P)2020 Podium Publishing
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The first portion of the book was quite monotonous, but then it was enjoyable, embarassing ideas about risk management.

Good Book

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while you would not become an expert on Bitcoins and crypto technology, it is a good starting point for those who have very little finance and programming backgrounds. Well narrated and good examples.

useful for laymen

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the book covers everything from introducing what bit coin is? how it works? what sets differenr currencies apart? to how to mine coin and trade them.

I really liked the introduction where various forms of money was explained based on the chronology

from intro to trading

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This is a good book for beginners. Starts with the history of financial Systems and gradually gets into crypto to make you understand the various pros and cons of the different coins, exchanges and wallets and at the same time asks you to do better research yourself before jumping into this. Excellent work. Listen to book at 1.25 speed else it will be 💤.

Good book for beginners

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I loved the way the book started from very fundamental concepts and then unfolded the blockchain technology. A great balance of technical and non-technical explanations.

Great insight

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