Bitcoin is not another payment processor. Like the Internet, Bitcoin is a technology that runs through a distributed network. No one controls it, and no one can shut it down. Bitcoin has been called the currency of the Internet, but it is much more powerful than that—more astute observers have called it the Internet of currency. The Bitcoin Guidebook is for anyone who doesn’t want to be left behind in the next technological revolution. It is an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand guide that explains everything the reader needs to know about how Bitcoin and other digital currencies work, what they can be used for, and how they will shape our society in the future. Topics covered include: The digital currency’s origins, past, present, and future The revolutionary blockchain technology behind Bitcoin How to obtain and invest in Bitcoin How and where to spend Bitcoin Bitcoin’s relationship with the seedy Internet underground Alternative digital currencies

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Learn the ins and outs of Bitcoin so you can get started today Bitcoin For Dummies is the fast, easy way to start trading crypto currency, with clear explanations and expert advice for breaking into this exciting new market. Understanding the mechanisms and risk behind Bitcoin can be a challenge, but this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand language to give you a solid grasp of just where your money is going. You'll learn the details of Bitcoin trading, how to set up your Bitcoin wallet, and everything you need to get started right away. An in-depth discussion on security shows you how to protect yourself against some of the riskier aspects of this open-source platform, helping you reduce your risks in the market and use Bitcoin safely and effectively. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks, with transaction management and issuing of Bitcoins carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin allows easy mobile payments, fast international payments, low- or no-fee transactions, multi-signature capabilities, and more, but the nuances of the market can be difficult to grasp. This informative guide lays it all out in plain English, so you can strengthen your understanding and get started now. Understand the ins and outs of the Bitcoin market Learn how to set up your Bitcoin wallet Protect yourself against fraud and theft Get started trading this exciting new currency The Bitcoin market is huge, growing quickly, and packed with potential. There's also some risk, so you need to go in fully informed and take steps to manage your risk wisely. Bitcoin For Dummies is the clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with Bitcoin.

The first user guide - written in layman's terms - to the global, anonymous electronic currency rapidly gaining widespread credibility. This cryptocurrency combats many problems with cash and credit transactions today. Bitcoins are resistant to inflation, they allow you to make purchases during travel if your credit account has been frozen by your bank due to suspicious activity, and protects from identity theft. Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer network of anonymous people, network protocols, and computer systems that has no authority over anybody's money. With the help of the Bitcoin User Guide, you will learn how to buy and sell a Bitcoin as well as how to make a purchase with Bitcoins. This book walks you through protecting your Bitcoins and mining Bitcoins. While most online tutorials are imcomplete or too technical, this book gives you the basic information you need and can understand to this new electronic currency. This book gives you pros and cons to using Bitcoins. As a newcomer to the technology, this book will teach you how to know which mobile wallet is best for you. Whether you're using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device, you'll learn the technology, no prior knowledge assumed.

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It is no secret that cryptocurrency is the talk of the town at present due to its skyrocketing prices and high return on investment. In 2021, the price of Bitcoin raised as high as $60000 making it gather both media and people's attention. Cryptocurrencies are complex financial instruments that are difficult to understand and follow. If you are a complete novice looking forward to investing in the market, learning about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as well as the Blockchain design that supports them can seem like a daunting task. Although there are many books on the market, most of them aren't meant for beginners and cover complex topics. Sweet Smart Books presented this book focusing on explaining complex topics about Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies in a way that it can be easily understood by kids and beginners. A number of real-life examples and scenarios were used by the author of this book to explain different concepts in a friendly way so that readers are able to follow the bigger picture of what is happening. What are you going to learn from this book? The book starts with an introduction to different currency systems and financial instruments to extend itself into the basics of cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology. This book focuses on topics such as Different currency systems Different financial instruments Centralization vs Decentralization Understanding the basics of cryptocurrencies Blockchain technology Understanding Bitcoin Mining Consensus mechanism Ethereum Smart contracts and how they work? Cardano Polkadot Risk management Investing in Cryptocurrency Technical and Fundamental Analysis And a lot more.

A straightforward, practical guide to the newest frontier in investment strategy—crypto—from #1 New York Times bestselling author and personal finance expert Ric Edelman. Blockchain and bitcoin are here to stay—and as the Bank of England stated, this new technology could “transform the global financial system.” No wonder PWC says blockchain technology will add $2 trillion to the world’s $80 trillion economy by 2030. Indeed, blockchain technology and the digital assets it makes possible are revolutionary, the most profound innovation for commerce since the invention of the internet. And yet, the average investor—and the investment advisors who manage two-thirds of all their money—aren’t aware of all this, or of the incredible investment opportunities now available. Fortunately, Ric Edelman, one of the most influential experts in the financial field, shows investors how they can engage and thrive in today’s new investment marketplace. Featuring the prophetic insights you’d expect from one of most acclaimed financial advisors, The Truth About Crypto is fun to read and easy to understand—and most importantly gives readers the sound, practical advice we all need to succeed with this new asset class. Best of all, Edelman shows how blockchain works, the difference between digital currency and digital assets, and a comprehensive look at every aspect of the field. This book is a must-read guide if you want to achieve investment success today.