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The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them (Cryptography, Derivatives Investments, Futures Trading, Digital Assets, NFT)

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By (author): Antony Lewis

Understand Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrency

Antony helps us all clearly understand the mechanics of bitcoin and blockchain. Rob Findlay, Founder, Next Money

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Theres a lot written on cryptocurrency and blockchains. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains provides a clear 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 including the history of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin blockchain, and Bitcoin buying, selling, and mining. Learn how payments are made, and how to put a value on cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.

Blockchain technology.  What exactly is a blockchain, how does it work, and why is it important? The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains answers 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. Find  trustworthy and balanced insights into Bitcoin investing and investing in other cryptocurrency. Discover the risks and mitigations, learn how to identify scams, and understand cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallets, and regulations.

Learn about:

  • Blockchain technology and how it works
  • Workings of the cryptocurrency market
  • Evolution and potential impacts of Bitcoin and blockchains on global businesses

Youve read books such as Blockchain Bubble or RevolutionCryptoassetsBlockchain Technology ExplainedBlockchain RevolutionThe Bitcoin StandardMastering Bitcoin, or Bitcoin For Dummies, but to really understand the technology read The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains.

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  • Dimensions: 140 x 216mm
  • Publication Date: 04 Oct 2018
  • Publisher: Mango Media
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781633538009

About Antony Lewis

In 2013 Antony Lewis became so interested in a niche online currency called Bitcoin he left a conventional banking career to join a little startup called itBit. itBit is a bitcoin exchange a website where clients can buy and sell bitcoins and was one of the first wave of venture capital funded companies in the nascent cryptocurrency industry. After itBit Antony privately consulted to clients mainly in the finance and consulting sectors writing papers and running workshops to explain this new technology to curious professionals. In 2016 Antony joined R3 a financial industry consortium created to collaboratively explore the benefits of blockchain technology. As Director of Research he explores and explains the evolving concepts and technologies to clients policymakers and the public. Antony currently sits on the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commissions FinTech Advisory Group panel. Before bitcoins and blockchains Antony was a technologist at Credit Suisse in London and Singapore having started his banking career as an FX spot trader at Barclays Capital in 2007. Antony lives in Singapore with his wife Sarah and their two children and blogs at www.bitsonblocks.net.

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