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Blockchain: The Beginners Guide to Understanding the Technology Behind Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency
Well, you've come to the right place. Written with the "clueless beginner" in mind, this book answers all the most common questions in a short, easy-to-read, no-nonsense guide. Explained through real-world, practical examples and analogies - helping you understand the main concepts with ease. All this without bogging you down with the complex, confusing and well... nerdy stuff. No mathematical formulas. No programming code. No computer science jargon. Just what you need to know to take action, and that's it. ✓ Get a clear picture of how Blockchain works and what it can do. ✓ Understand how it will change money as we know it and how this will directly affect YOU . ✓ The Difference between Blockchain and Bitcoin ✓ Investing in Bitcoin and other highly profitable Cryptocurrencies - the easy way. ✓ Know what to look for BEFORE buying cryptocurrencies ✓ Disadvantages & dangers of using Blockchain technology ✓ The Future of Bitcoin and Blockchain Finally, you'll be able to make sense of all the hype - with the help of this essential guide . "This book was exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t know much about Bitcoin aside from that it is exploding right now! I bought this to learn more about what bitcoin is and if it’s worth my time and money, and I can say that after having read this book I can make investments regarding bitcoin with more confidence" - Aaron G, Amazon Customer "Took me just over hour read. Easy to understand with detailed instructions on the basics of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies. Well organised and logical." - Jordan S, Amazon Customer Make sure you scroll up and hit that "BUY" button, you don't want to be left behind as we enter this new era.
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59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2017
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November 19, 2017
Good introduction
Good book to start understanding basics of block chain. If you are starting from scratch, nice starting point and a quick hour read.
Good book to start understanding basics of block chain. If you are starting from scratch, nice starting point and a quick hour read.
January 27, 2018
Too superficial to provide a good understanding of blockchain technology.
I think I have a good background in computer science. So, I expect that, after reading this book, I would get a clear understanding of the basics of the blockchain technology. Unfortunately, I couldn't. In my opinion, the book is too superficial. For instance, it does not explain why the proof-of-work is necessary in Bitcoin. Maybe, I'm not smart enough to understand it. However, I think that is not the case. It seems more that the author had to do some compromises in order to keep the book small.
I think I have a good background in computer science. So, I expect that, after reading this book, I would get a clear understanding of the basics of the blockchain technology. Unfortunately, I couldn't. In my opinion, the book is too superficial. For instance, it does not explain why the proof-of-work is necessary in Bitcoin. Maybe, I'm not smart enough to understand it. However, I think that is not the case. It seems more that the author had to do some compromises in order to keep the book small.
January 12, 2020
Good introduction that I read on a plane.
Even governments in many parts of the world are beginning to implement blockchains to manage public services and records. Estonia, for example, issues citizens cryptographically secure ID cards, managed by a blockchain, that allow access to various public services. The government of Georgia is using blockchain technology to manage land titles and validate property transactions. The UN recently completed a trial program using the Ethereum blockchain to manage distribution of food aid to 10,000 refugees.
Even governments in many parts of the world are beginning to implement blockchains to manage public services and records. Estonia, for example, issues citizens cryptographically secure ID cards, managed by a blockchain, that allow access to various public services. The government of Georgia is using blockchain technology to manage land titles and validate property transactions. The UN recently completed a trial program using the Ethereum blockchain to manage distribution of food aid to 10,000 refugees.
September 7, 2017
Decent brief overview.
This book is a decent, high level, brief overview of blockchain and crypto currencies. It would be better with a couple brief dives into more aspects of the currencies, such as how to buy them and spend them. How to exchange them for cash and other more practical applications. Additionally, links to other resources would have made this book far more valuable.
This book is a decent, high level, brief overview of blockchain and crypto currencies. It would be better with a couple brief dives into more aspects of the currencies, such as how to buy them and spend them. How to exchange them for cash and other more practical applications. Additionally, links to other resources would have made this book far more valuable.
November 13, 2017
Not as technical as I was expecting
Although this book provides an excellent high-level overview, I was expecting more technical details regarding how blocks are decrypted using the sha256 algorithm. Otherwise this is a good introductory book to the topic.
Although this book provides an excellent high-level overview, I was expecting more technical details regarding how blocks are decrypted using the sha256 algorithm. Otherwise this is a good introductory book to the topic.
December 12, 2017
Good technical overview of bitcoin and ethereum
The book is a little technical, which made it more interesting for me to read. The insights on distinction between bitcoin and ethereum is very useful.
The book is a little technical, which made it more interesting for me to read. The insights on distinction between bitcoin and ethereum is very useful.
January 22, 2018
A good non technical introduction
It's a good introductory book about blockchain and not only about criptocurrency. The author do not over utilize jargon or complicate concepts. It's not for people who want a deep technical introduction to blockchain technology.
It's a good introductory book about blockchain and not only about criptocurrency. The author do not over utilize jargon or complicate concepts. It's not for people who want a deep technical introduction to blockchain technology.
May 2, 2018
Good basic intro to blockchain
But doesn’t go into much technical details. It does motivate you to research further into this field. I guess it does serve the purpose to be a beginners guide like it says in the name :)
But doesn’t go into much technical details. It does motivate you to research further into this field. I guess it does serve the purpose to be a beginners guide like it says in the name :)
May 4, 2018
A very brief but great high-level introduction to blockchain as a technology. If you are confused on what exactly blockchain is, unsure of its uses outside of crypto or just looking to be a more educated part of conversations this book is the right place to start.
September 17, 2017
A good brief guied to the world of block chain .
A nice uncomplicated explanation of the block chain system And how it will you and the world of money forever.
A nice uncomplicated explanation of the block chain system And how it will you and the world of money forever.
October 12, 2017
Good book
Nice overall info package on blockchain. A very good book to read if you are new to the subject. Recommended
Nice overall info package on blockchain. A very good book to read if you are new to the subject. Recommended
November 26, 2017
Good overview of blockchain but doesnt really get into the technical discussion of how it works.
December 27, 2017
Like a blog - Incomplete
Short and Incomplete.
Total number of bitcoins are limited is not even mentioned.
Proof of Stake not sufficiently explained.
Read a better book, instead
Short and Incomplete.
Total number of bitcoins are limited is not even mentioned.
Proof of Stake not sufficiently explained.
Read a better book, instead
February 19, 2018
Good primer for understanding the basics
February 12, 2018
Good. Bueno
Nice introductory reading. Not to deep but acceptable as entry level. Buena lectura introductoria. No es muy profundo, pero bueno para iniciarse en el tema
Nice introductory reading. Not to deep but acceptable as entry level. Buena lectura introductoria. No es muy profundo, pero bueno para iniciarse en el tema
February 25, 2018
Just okay, nothing technical or in details.
June 24, 2018
A relatively simple, bothering on simplistic introduction to Blockchain.
December 2, 2017
Blockchain basics, short and to the point
It’s a good place to start to read about the basics as well as the future possibilities of blockchain technology
It’s a good place to start to read about the basics as well as the future possibilities of blockchain technology
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