The Cryptoverse: Understanding The Blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum & Co.

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This book contains everything you need to know to start investing in cryptocurrencies today – now in its 2nd, revised and improved edition!What is Bitcoin good for?What is the blockchain and how does it work?What other cryptocurrencies are there?And: should you get invested?
If these are some of the questions you’ve been asking yourself, then you’ve found the right book!
Suitable for everyone: The book covers all the important basics needed to understand cryptocurrencies – so prior knowledge is not necessary, but crypto pros will get their money’s worth as well
Ideal size: With around 240 pages, this book is not too long, but also not so short that the real workings of Bitcoin, Blockchain & Co. fall by the wayside, unlike what is often the case with other books
Practice-oriented: The book comprehensively prepares you to enter the world of cryptocurrencies, be it analyzing the market, buying, storing or taxing cryptos
Truly understand cryptocurrencies: Learn important cryptographic methods such as hashing or public key encryption to really understand how cryptocurrencies work
Objective and realistic: Crypto advocates tend to hide the drawbacks and problems cryptocurrencies face – these are addressed in the book so you can form your own opinion
In plain English, this book features beginner-friendly, comprehensive chapters on the following topics:What is money?Does the world need an alternative to traditional currencies?The basics of programming and a cryptography crash course, including hashes, Merkle trees, digital signatures, and encryption methodsEverything you need to know about the blockchain, the backbone of most cryptocurrencies, including a chapter on the different types of forks of a blockchainThe Bitcoin network, how it works, and the history of BitcoinThe dark sides of Bitcoin many like to keep quiet aboutEthereum, the second largest cryptocurrency, and how it differs from Bitcoin, including a chapter on stakingStablecoins, NFTs and alternatives to the blockchain.Other cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Cardano, BNB, IOTA, Tron, Solana, Dogecoin & Co.ICOs – an easy way to make a quick buck or nothing but hot air?An overview of the crypto market to help you decide whether to invest, including different strategies to navigate the market and tips on how to analyze it properlyA step-by-step guide to buying cryptocurrencies, with information on the different types of walletsHow exchanges work, including an introduction to candlesticks, indicators, order types & moreOverview of the legal situation regarding the taxation of profits from trading cryptocurrencies in the US, UK, Canada and AustraliaUseful links to help you get started in the world of cryptocurrencies, and an overview with explanations of the most important technical terms
This book is also available in German worldwide! Look up “Jonathan Geuter Die Kryptobibel” on your local Amazon website.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09K1Z25QP
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8751163150
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches