Some experts believe Bitcoin is going mainstream considering the way it has changed the narrative about money in the last few years. It was the first cryptocurrency and those who hold on to it since the beginning are believed to be millionaires or billionaires now.
Since the advent of Bitcoin, the digital economy has gained massive ground thus leading to the creation of many digital opportunities that were lacking in this industry.
In this blog post, we curated the 10 books everyone should read about Bitcoin including investors, experts, and beginners who want to learn more about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, so let's get started.
These books will be discussed in layman's terms for better understanding along with key points and reviews. So let's get started without any particular order just pick the one that interests you the most since almost all of them are worth reading.
1: Digital Gold - Bitcoin and Inside Story of the Misfit and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money
By Nathaniel Popper
Nathaniel narrates how Bitcoin changed the attitude of digital money with its drastic rise that nobody saw coming. It is such an amazing book that is worth reading if you are looking to start in the world of digital currency.
What is a Digital Currency?
Digital currency is a form of money that is found on the internet and used for trading and purchasing digital resources, products, and services. You can use these currencies to purchase virtually anything on the internet.
The author of the book is a reporter at the New York Times and his explanation of the book breaks it down for even a dummy to understand. He explained the complex style of Bitcoin, using it to your advantage, and above all, making it easy for beginners to understand the technology behind Bitcoin.
Key Points
- The book illustrates the ideology of digital currency and why it shouldn't be detrimental to anyone who tries to invest in Bitcoin.
- Nathaniel's writing and reporting skills make the book worth reading as he explained complex text in layman's terms.
2: Bitcoin Billionaires - A True Story of Genius, Betrayal and Redemption
By Ben Mezrich
Ben narrates the fascinating story of the Bitcoin billionaires - the Winklevoss brothers and their rise to redemption and revenge in the wake of a public dispute with Facebook.
The Winklevoss brothers; Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss happen to be the first Bitcoin billionaires.
You will fall in love with Bitcoin and its evolution to digital money if you read this book. Ben has authored several other books including The Accidental Billionaires - which was later adopted as a critically acclaimed movie. In the movie, the two brothers claimed that Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea and coded it to create the social media site, now Facebook.
The book will introduce you to the chaotic landscape of digital currency, and startups, and provides a dramatic and narrative approach to how the twin brothers became Bitcoin's biggest ambassadors.
Key Points
- The books spoke about the emergence of Bitcoin and how the Winklevoss became Bitcoin's ambassadors.
- It explains insights into how the world of Bitcoin can be chaotic and complex with real-life examples of the billionaire brothers, and how they fought to claim their rightful names.
3: Cryptoassets - The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
By Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar
This book covers both the historical and technological aspects of Bitcoin and digital currency, while also providing the investment approach to trading and investing in this evolving economy. If you want to learn trading as a beginner who wants to know more about Bitcoin investment this book serves as a guide.
It will guide you in navigating the chaotic world of blockchain technology as well as other insights to making the most of your investment. It discusses other crypto assets to invest in, tokens, commodities, and what is working amid the high level of volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
The book will help you structure the way you think about blockchain and the entire crypto landscape. The authors put together a dynamic technique by explaining the history, technology, and marketplace behind crypto assets.
Key Points
- It will help you familiarize yourself with the crypto market if you intend to start as either a trader, investor, or market researcher.
- It detailed a comprehensive guide that investors can use for valuing crypto and blockchain for investment.
4: Mastering Bitcoin - Programming the Open Blockchain
By Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Andreas takes us through the technology behind Bitcoin and how developers, coders, and programmers can understand and examine real-time insights into the code behind Bitcoin. The book is mainly for developers but that doesn't mean non-coders cannot read it. The author made it clear and concise in such a way that even a non-programmer can understand and take value from the book.
So, developers who want to build something out from the technology behind Bitcoin can read the book to create apps that work for them.
Key Points
- It emphasizes the technology of Bitcoin through which programming can be deployed to assumed real-life learning.
- For those who want to understand the technical aspects of Bitcoin but don't want to code, the book explains how blockchain transactions and why non-programmers need them.
5: The Internet of Money - A Collection of Talks
By Andreas M. Antonopoulos
This is another book by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, and the second on this list. If you are not interested in programming, you can take value from this book - The Internet of Money. The author is an experienced podcaster, writer, and advocate when it comes to Bitcoin and blockchain.
The book is a compilation of talks about Bitcoin and focuses on a broader audience. He started with an introduction to the origin of Bitcoin and gave a clear view of how the
world should see the emerging market of blockchain technology.
He explains the fundamentals of how Bitcoin works and what beginners need to achieve their goals in the market.
If you are a beginner who would like to tap into the world of Bitcoin this book is a starting point; both of his books are available free online under open source licenses. The Internet of Money currently has 3 volumes and is available on Amazon.
Key Points
- The book summarizes a comprehensive understanding of how Bitcoin works and what people should expect from other emerging markets.
- Andreas gave real-life examples using his experience to break down simple terms for beginners to understand very quickly.
6: Blockchain Revolution - How the Technology Behind Bitcoin is Changing Money, Business and the World
By Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott
This book tells how the technology behind Bitcoin and blockchain is changing the way business is being done in the present age. It focuses on areas where the technology is likely to cause distractions by targeting people who are new to blockchain and crypto in general. Although it didn't state any negative impact or the implications it has on the environment but a little overview of the upcoming paradigm imbalance in the technology.
Key Points
- The book is for anyone who wants to understand blockchain in a different or various approach and their implications thereafter.
- It didn't write off the technology per say but it explained the impacts it has on various industries and markets.
7: The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains - An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them
by Antony Lewis
This book elucidates the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to understand these subjects thoroughly. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchain is essentially a complete guide to the technology behind Bitcoin.
It will teach you all you need to know about money and decision-making through the introduction of Bitcoin and the dynamics of Blockchain technology that drives it from the background. Lewis's extensive knowledge about blockchain makes the book a must-read for those who are interested in buying, selling, or farming Bitcoin.
Every basics of crypto in general was explained in the book. It also underlines how blockchain helps in making secure payment transactions.
Key Points
- The books shed light on how Bitcoin and Blockchain work, what they are used for, and how important they are in the digital landscape.
- It's for anyone who wants to learn more about Bitcoin investment, blockchain technology, and how to farm other cryptocurrencies.
8: The Book of Satoshi - The Collected Writings of Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
By Phil Champagne
One of the greatest mysteries of Bitcoin is the identity of the creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Nobody knows the real information about him and how he managed to create the cryptocurrency. Whether he's a person or a group of organizations, Satoshi only exists in the virtual world with many online publications explaining the early days of Bitcoin and the first block.
The Book of Satoshi is a collection of these publications, writings, and details of Bitcoin's public appearance. The details include:
1: Satoshi's emails, posts, and activities on computer forums are presented in historical order.
2: Bitcoin fundamentals in a very simple language.
3: The potential of Bitcoin and the economic implications it will have on the market
4: The seminar paper that started the movement to make Bitcoin go public
Key Points
- What this Book aims to achieve is to preserve the writings and historical data of Bitcoin, its fundamentals, and its creator. It makes sense for those who want to learn more through history and journey.
9: Early Bird Gets the Bitcoin- The Ultimate Guide to Everything About Bitcoin
By Andrew K. Courey
This book is for you if you are just starting to know about Bitcoin and the technology behind it. It elucidates everything and you get your fundamentals right when you read the book. Apart from understanding the basics, you will also know the technology behind other blockchains like Ethereum, ICO, and decentralization.
It covers the complete basics of Bitcoin, explaining other areas like farming, mining, wallets, and strategies used by experts for trading.
Key Points
- Both beginners and experts can find value in this book because the method by which it was written is simple and understandable.
- The book breaks down all complex areas of Bitcoin and makes it easy for even a non-English person can consume.
10: The Age of Cryptocurrency - How Bitcoin and Digital Money Are Challenging the Global Economic Order
By Paul Vigna and Michael Casey
The Age of Cryptocurrency discusses the origin, futures, and function of digital currency and how we should get ready for a revolution driven by the digital economy. It demystifies both technical and non-technical areas of digital currency, focusing attention on Bitcoin and Ethereum as the subjects.
It speaks about their potential and how both can be used to create economic opportunities. Moreover, it demystifies the advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies' impact on business, politics, government, and finance.
Key Points
- Although the book discusses the complex and advanced technology of digital currencies, it can be a great read for beginners who are already familiar with cryptocurrency.
- It focuses on areas like finance, business, and economy - which can be a great read for anyone in those disciplines.
Conclusion
Bitcoin and blockchain technology have come to stay according to experts, ambassadors, and various Bitcoin advocates around the world. Moreover, these books will help you shape the way you think about digital money and above all, take advantage of the emerging economy of the digital landscape.
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