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Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you've probably heard of Bitcoin—the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide.But Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It's an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. If you want to get into the Bitcoin game but find yourself a little confused, Bitcoin for the Befuddled may be just what you're looking for. Learn what Bitcoin is; how it works; and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely.You'll also learn:Bitcoin's underlying cryptographic principles, and how bitcoins are createdThe history of Bitcoin and its potential impact on trade and commerceAll about the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin transactionsHow to choose a bitcoin wallet that's safe and easy to useHow to accept bitcoins as payment in your physical store or on your websiteAdvanced topics, including Bitcoin mining and Bitcoin programmingWith its non-technical language and patient, step-by-step approach to this fascinating currency, Bitcoin for the Befuddled is your ticket to getting started with Bitcoin. Get out from under the rock and get in the Bitcoin game. Just make sure not to lose your shirt.
Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: No Starch Press; 1 edition (November 23, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593275730
ISBN-13: 978-1593275730
Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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This is the bitcoin book I wish I had read a year ago when I first tried to figure out what bitcoin is all about. Barski and Wilmer explain it all - the pros and the cons - in a wonderfully clear, accessible and entertaining way. Some of the elliptic curve mathematics and the programming guides in the annexes were way above my head and, perhaps, would have been more comfortable in a different book for more advanced bitcoin programmers, but please don't let that put you off if you are a dummy like me. This is an excellent and comprehensive introduction to bitcoin for absolutely anyone.
Skeptical? Join the club...This book is the best source for solid, step-by-step Bitcoin information I have found. You would think that maybe the Internet would provide everything you need to understand the Bitcoin transactional-social development but I have not found that to be true. Isn't this the sort of subject where any (printed) book is way too late?The authors answered my first question right up front: "To keep this book relevant for the future, we did our best to focus on those aspects of Bitcoin that will remain important forever, and we tried to cover them in a way that is fun." They met their goal spot on and the fact that one of the authors shared his skill as a cartoonist did not hurt at all. There are a lot of creative and memorable narrative techniques in this book. Well done!I got this book because I am frustrated that my savings are earning approximately 0% interest because of the policies of my government--while inflation in the basic necessities of everyday life is worrisome. Lots of people are in the same situation.What are the alternatives available to us to at least protect what we have?This book clarified for me the practicality of the Bitcoin path. For now, I intend to enthusiastically avoid the Bitcoin world of exchanges, wallets, addresses, market orders, limit orders and cryptography--and continue looking for that safe haven we all crave.
The easiest to read, yet most in depth book about bitcoin! The cartoons really make the various technologies used in bitcoin, easy to understand concepts. I highly recommend for any beginner who wants to become an intermediate bitcoin user or promoter.
Finally a beginner's book about Bitcoin. Other ones get too technical quickly.
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