In this, the very latest book on Bitcoin, the author guides us slowly through all of the key principles in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain. It tells the stories and lessons learned over the past decade and brings them bang up to date in this 2021 book. You won't find a more comprehensive guide today. The book gives you all the key trading skills you need, info on mining, fundraising, tokens, smart contracts, privacy, storage, legalities, pitfalls, and more. It separates the facts from the bull, in a market where there are a lot of big-talkers, but also many visionary big-thinkers too. It's a fast two to three-hour read and the perfect starter or refresher on the subject. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrew Smales, 53, is co-founder and CEO of Swiss Powered AG, a regulated Zug based cryptocurrency and tokenisation exchange under development, which is nearing completion in 2021. A Swiss-qualified Anti Money Laundering officer, he has been fully immersed in cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain space for over five years, having spent a career in consumer magazine and music publishing. Very much 'plugged in' to the industry and its influencers, he has broad experience and knowledge. British and Swiss resident, he shares his time between the UK and Zug (Crypto Valley), Switzerland. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR "I hope this will be the only guide you need. All the facts, up-to-date and no BULL. I’ve tried to help you navigate the Crypto minefield with ease. And we will update it where needed too. The subject takes time to master, and time to filter out all the noise, but with this book, I hope you get the most of my six or seven years in the space. Bitcoin, and the industry it birthed, is here to stay and even now is at an early-adopter stage in its development. This short book shows you how best to capitalise on it and not miss the boat. There is still time. Happy reading!" In the book... 1. Introduction 2. The Origins and Reality of Money 3. What is Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency? 4. What is a Blockchain and Distributed Ledger? 5. What is Mining? 6. Who's in charge? 7. 10 Use-Cases for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 8. Token Fever - Smart Contracts & the ICO money-machine 9. Trading Cryptocurrencies - 29 essential factors affecting price 10. Privacy coins 11. Safe storage of assets - wallets, private seeds and keys 12. Who's Afraid of The Big, Bad Wolf (Legality) 13. The Future of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) 14. Full Glossary of Crypto terms 15. Key links, apps, newsletters, and websites Find me on Twitter @Andrew_Smales

When you hear the word blockchain, what's your reaction? Do you think it's a fad that's been overhyped but will soon be forgotten? Or maybe you have a vague understanding of how the technology works, but you're unsure of how it will impact your life.Neither reaction is wrong. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are still in their infancy-but they will soon fuel a worldwide cultural and technological paradigm shift that will disrupt every major industry: finance, supply chain, film and arts distribution, digital rights, automotive, social media, data security, real estate, and more.In Bitcoin Pizza, Sam Radocchia offers an eye-opening exploration of what blockchain is and how it will radically change our world. Whether you're an executive looking to prepare your business for a decentralized future or a newcomer curious about the blockchain hype, this fun and relatable guide will give you the confidence to explore this technology in more detail by first showing you the big picture. Instead of looking at blockchain with trepidation, you'll come away thrilled by the possibilities.

This book covers Bitcoin's blocksize war, which was waged from August 2015 to November 2017. On the surface the battle was about the amount of data allowed in each Bitcoin block, however it exposed much deeper issues, such as who controls Bitcoin's protocol rules. It is not possible to cover every twist and turn in the labyrinthine conflict or all the arguments, but I have provided a chronology of the most significant events. This book explores some of the major characters in the conflict and includes coverage, from both the front lines and behind the scenes, during some of the most acute phases of the struggle. The account in this book includes discussions with the key players from both sides during the war, exploring their motivations, strategy and thought processes as the exhausting campaign progressed and developed.

Cryptocurrency is an online form of payment that can be traded for goods or services, just like fiat money.Cryptocurrencies are usually developed by teams who build in various mechanisms for issuance, usually depending on that decentralized system....

If you want to know the hottest trend of the decade in the economy, you must read The Ultimate Guide to Cryptocurrency. This book was written to provide a basic, yet comprehensive understanding of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, WEB 3.0, NFTs and DeFi. In this book, you will see the opportunities that exist in this industry, as well as the problems, pitfalls, risks and every essential element that a person needs to know in order to have a comprehensive understanding of this promising new technology. This information has been carefully collected and compiled after tens of thousands of hours of research over the last 10 years. It will help you understand how these new technologies work, what their capabilities are and how you can use them to your advantage.

The world is changing rapidly because of the advent of technology. We all are living in a VUCA world and we need to be agile and adaptive else we will be obsolete in no time. 30 % - Decoding the Crypto World is all about understanding the nuances of blockchain, Cryptocurrency and the terms around it in the easiest possible manner. If you are a fan of this technology and even if you do not know anything about this world this book will help you to not only understand but comprehend too.

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have recently captured the interest of academics and those in industry. Cryptocurrencies are essentially digital currencies that use blockchain technology and cryptography to facilitate secure and anonymous transactions. The cryptocurrency market is currently worth over $500 billion. Many institutions and countries are starting to understand and implement the idea of cryptocurrencies in their business models. This Special Issue will provide a collection of papers from leading experts in the area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The topics covered in this Special Issue will include but are not limited to the following: academic research on blockchain and cryptocurrencies; industrial applications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies; applications of fintech in academia and industry; the economics of blockchain technology, and the financial analysis and risk management with cryptocurrencies.