Why Cryptocurrencies?: What they are, what they do and why they matter

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Bitcoin is without doubt one of the most transformative applied sciences in historical past, however on the similar time it is dismissed as ineffective or solely seen as a speculative car. Why Cryptocurrencies? will dispel that fable by exploring actual use-cases and present how cryptocurrencies are uniquely positioned to revolutionize the best way we use cash in the present day.

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What makes this guide particular?

Offers you the essential conceptual concepts. It is all too straightforward to get slowed down with technical particulars; the high-level ideas are what’s really essential.Simple to learn. The guide is beginner-friendly and does not require any prior information.Centered on utility. The main focus is on concrete use-cases, as an alternative of the extra seductive speculative method.It is larger than Bitcoin. There are lots of extra cryptocurrencies apart from Bitcoin. The main focus is on the overall cryptocurrency idea and it is potential, as an alternative of on a single implementation.Visits all kinds of subjects. This is not solely about cryptocurrencies. It is also about cash, censorship, our monetary system, and the darkish secrets and techniques that Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden revealed.The order does not matter. Chapters are self-contained, so you possibly can soar round and browse the sections you are considering.

Writer ‏ : ‎ Jonas Hietala (Could 31, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9198676202
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9198676204
Merchandise Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 kilos
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches