The Blockchain Code: Decrypt the Jungle of Complexity to Win the Crypto-Anarchy Game

by Dave Kinsey

"necessary reading for anyone considering dipping their toe into investing in bitcoin or its peers" -Michael Radon, US Review of Books

"Kinsey has accomplished the almost impossible, a finance book that is not only informative and useful but also entertaining!" -Aimee Ann

Blockchain is a product of the crypto-anarchist community called the Cypherpunks. Their radical dream is to someday eliminate all governments on earth. Later, IBM and others muddied the waters with "a less anarchistic" version of the technology (permissioned Blockchain). Advocates for both types of Blockchain, anarchists and non-anarchists, have big plans to change the world.

"Using his experience working in software development on a foreign currency exchange application, Kinsey has the technical background to explain how blockchain works and an economic understanding as to how the outsider perspective gets key details about cryptocurrency wrong. The average reader who has heard about these topics or maybe has done some minor research in them will be surprised to learn about inefficiencies in the process or ties to WikiLeaks, election tampering, and theoretical assassination funding. Eye-opening in all the best ways and relayed with a quality that few non-fiction books ever reach, this in-depth guide is intriguing, shocking, and informative as it covers three decades of history punctuated by the social and technological explosion of the last ten years.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review" -Michael Radon

Written for investors, regulators, businesses, governments, lawmakers, lawyers, journalists, software developers, teachers, students, and just about anyone who wants to learn more about Blockchain or cryptocurrency, this book meets you at your current level of understanding (from novice to expert) and moves you forward. Writing with the zeal of an investigative reporter, Kinsey unmasks the creators as well as common misconceptions about the technology.

Is Blockchain here to stay or will it fizzle out and disappear? Are you ready for what this means for you and for society? Few people understand the technology, yet much has been written about Blockchain. Inaccurate stories are being recycled, resulting in misinformation on a massive scale. Learn how to cut through the jargon and empty explanations so that you may come to your own conclusions about the technology and what it might mean for the world.

264 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

became very interested in reading this book because of the global effect this idea has. Reading about the origin of Blockchain and its connection to anarchy was incredibly interesting and a side of the concept I had not heard before. The Blockchain Code really delves deeply into the subject matter to provide a wide range of information so that you can start being part of the conversation and follow where technology leads. Throughout the 39 chapters of this book, author Dave Kinsey explores Blockchain in its entirety. Starting from its creation by the group Cypherpunks and going up to what is happening is happening with blockchain now. Kinsey really takes the time to explore the anarchy that was a great part of Blockchain, including looking into the cyber-anarchist manifesto. The Blockchain Code: Decrypt the Jungle of Complexity to Win the Crypto-Anarchy Game has the important goal of demystifying Blockchain. Kinsey does an excellent job of succeeding in this goal, really taking the time to understand the history, unpacking terminology, and looking at the topic with a broad lens. This book is a great book for a beginner because of Kinsey’s clear and engaging tone, but also, this book is a great resource even if you already have a deep understanding of the topic. Kinsey uses his own experience as well as a great deal of research to make sure that this book is a useful resource to as many people as possible. I think that this is an important topic that needs to be better understood by the masses going into the future. Blockchain and cryptocurrency, in general, are going to continue to have a major effect on business and governments and therefore affects all of us and our future. I greatly enjoyed reading this book and would highly recommend it.

[Elina Vaysbeyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Blockchain Code is a rare achievement in the crowded world of cryptocurrency literature an in-depth, technically sound guide that is also engaging, readable, and refreshingly honest. Dave Kinsey approaches blockchain not as a hype driven trend, but as a complex socio technical movement rooted in ideology, economics, and power.

What sets this book apart is its willingness to challenge popular narratives. Kinsey clearly explains the origins of blockchain within the cypherpunk and crypto anarchist movements, exposing the ideological tensions between permissionless and permissioned systems. His background in software development and foreign exchange systems gives the explanations credibility, while his investigative tone keeps the material compelling rather than academic.

The book excels at dismantling misinformation. From misconceptions about efficiency to uncomfortable discussions around WikiLeaks, election interference, and darker theoretical use cases, Kinsey refuses to sanitize the topic. Instead, he empowers readers whether novice or experienced to think critically and form their own conclusions.

The Blockchain Code is essential reading for investors, policymakers, developers, journalists, and anyone trying to understand what blockchain really is and what it might become. Clear, provocative, and deeply informative, this book stands out as one of the most honest examinations of cryptocurrency available today.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! The author does a great job walking through the technology as well as the history. It seems like a mystery novel for much of the book! Shockingly, JP Morgan Chase announced this morning they are making a bank-backed crypto currency... not sure how this will work out!!

[Raafter]

in depth book of grimbly history of blockchain and crypto currency - makes a true non believer out of me. book is a 3 of 5. like many docu-books too much detail..