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Understanding cryptocurrencies : the money of the future / Arvind Matharu.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Publication details: New York, New York (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Business Expert Press, (c)2019.Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resource (77 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781948580663
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HG1710 .U534 2019
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
Contents:
2. Blockchain is the new revolution after the internet -- 3. Hot cryptocurrencies around the world -- 4. What makes bitcoin so popular? -- 5. Comparison of various cryptocurrencies -- 6. How to get started on bitcoin -- 7. Bitcoin mining -- 8. Learn bitcoin trading and investing -- 9. Future of digital money -- 10. How a blockchain is expected to change various record keepings -- 11. Impact on the traditional banking system -- Additional readings -- About the author -- Index.
Abstract: The book intends to provide a high level overview of cryptocurrencies to a new enthusiast by using layman language and limiting many of the technical aspects, providing a very condensed version of this vast development of digital currencies. Blockchain is the new revolution after the Internet that is going to change how we do business today. Cryptocurrencies are the money of the future. These two statements are a positive affirmation from many corners around the world. The author provides a balance of introduction and depth regarding blockchain, hot cryptocurrencies, and their comparisons. Bitcoin, being the pioneer, is discussed in greater detail. The reader will gain the basic idea of bitcoin mining, trading, and investing. With special interest in the various usages of blockchain and interest on traditional banking systems are also discussed.
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1. Introduction to cryptocurrency -- 2. Blockchain is the new revolution after the internet -- 3. Hot cryptocurrencies around the world -- 4. What makes bitcoin so popular? -- 5. Comparison of various cryptocurrencies -- 6. How to get started on bitcoin -- 7. Bitcoin mining -- 8. Learn bitcoin trading and investing -- 9. Future of digital money -- 10. How a blockchain is expected to change various record keepings -- 11. Impact on the traditional banking system -- Additional readings -- About the author -- Index.

The book intends to provide a high level overview of cryptocurrencies to a new enthusiast by using layman language and limiting many of the technical aspects, providing a very condensed version of this vast development of digital currencies. Blockchain is the new revolution after the Internet that is going to change how we do business today. Cryptocurrencies are the money of the future. These two statements are a positive affirmation from many corners around the world. The author provides a balance of introduction and depth regarding blockchain, hot cryptocurrencies, and their comparisons. Bitcoin, being the pioneer, is discussed in greater detail. The reader will gain the basic idea of bitcoin mining, trading, and investing. With special interest in the various usages of blockchain and interest on traditional banking systems are also discussed.

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