Want to master cryptocurrency? Read these 5 books

In the last few years, terms like 'cryptocurrency' and 'bitcoin' have become very popular, especially among the youth. An encrypted data string that denotes a unit of currency, cryptocurrency is monitored and organized by a peer-to-peer network called a blockchain. The transactions carried out via cryptocurrency are verified and records are maintained by a decentralized system using cryptography. If you are fascinated by cryptocurrency and want to learn more about it, here are five books for you.

It is your guide through the seemingly complex world of bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you are building the next popular app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this book provides all the essential detail to get you started.

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The book helps you understand how different cryptoassets were created, how they work, and how they are evolving amid the blockchain revolution. It provides you with a full understanding of the cryptoasset economy and the opportunities that await the innovative investor.

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Like the currency he created, the identity of Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto is virtual, existing only online. The Nakamoto 'persona', which may represent an individual or a group, exists only in the online publications that introduced and explained Bitcoin during its earliest days. This book includes the essential writings that detail Bitcoin’s creation.

This book is packed with research and references so that you can make an informed decision about all the existing cryptocurrencies that have a current market cap of over USD 100 billion! The topics explained in the book include mining, investing and trading cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Ethereum, understanding Blockchain, understanding wallets and the digital marketplace, and more.

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This book will provide you with a basic knowledge of Bitcoin, how it works and how to use it safely. This will allow you to have a base to learn further from and explore areas that may be of greater interest to you whether that may be creating new Bitcoin through mining or perhaps you prefer to invest in the crypto exchanges and make a fortune-making informed decisions.

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