The Book Of Satoshi" by Phil Champagne
The author dives deep into the mystery behind the creator of bitcoin, known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Champagne investigates who Nakamoto might be, whether it is one person or a group, and how it was possible for Nakamoto to create bitcoin while remaining completely anonymous. The book contains actual emails and internet posts by Nakamoto, presented in chronological order. The book also includes a variety of technical bitcoin topics broken down into easy-to-follow terms. The currency's economic potential and implications are reviewed. A copy of the original white paper by Nakamoto that launched the bitcoin revolution is included.
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"Cryptocurrency" by Abraham K. White
This book, released in October of 2017, is all about mining, investing, and trading in digital currencies other than bitcoin. It includes material on the original and leading cryptocurrency, but readers may find it even more useful for its analysis of and recommendations regarding lesser-known digital currencies.
"Bitcoin From Beginner to Expert" by Christian Newman
An excellent general primer on bitcoin specifically and cryptocurrencies in general, Newman's book covers the practicalities of investing in bitcoin and details of the blockchain technology which supports it. This book is recommended for investors without any prior background, and it's a great jumping-off point from which to explore virtual currency in more depth.
"Digital Gold" by Nathaniel Popper
This 2015 book was shortlisted for the 2015 Financial Times and McKinsey business book of the year award. Popper investigates the anonymous creator and early days of bitcoin and tells the story of digital currency through the eyes of many of the currency's central characters. They include South American and Asian millionaires, the Winklevoss twins, and the anonymous creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The author also analyzes bitcoin and makes comparisons of the digital currency to gold, stating how bitcoin may have become the global standard for "store of value."
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