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The Story of the Blockchain: A Beginner's Guide to the Technology That Nobody Understands

by Omid Malekan
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The Story of the Blockchain: A Beginner's Guide to the Technology That Nobody Understands
The Story of the Blockchain: A Beginner's Guide to the Technology That Nobody Understands

Blockchain made human, practical, and surprisingly clear

If blockchain has always felt like a wall of jargon, this book sounds like the friend who finally explains it without talking down to you. It uses everyday stories and relatable analogies to make a confusing technology feel intuitive, while still giving you a real sense of why it matters. A great pick if you want to understand crypto and blockchain with curiosity instead of hype.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Story of the Blockchain: A Beginner's Guide to the Technology That Nobody Understands

by Omid Malekan
$11.90
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ISBN: 9781732027305
Author: Omid Malekan
Publisher: Triple Smoke Stack
Date of Publication: 2018-03-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Economics, Business
Related Topics: Technology, Finance
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 16 readers)

Description

A clear, accessible introduction to blockchain technology. Using everyday anecdotes and relatable analogies, Omid Malekan explains why this technology was invented, how it’s used today, and how it might impact money, banking, and the wider internet. Chapters cover topics such as privacy, initial coin offerings, and investing in cryptocurrencies, and the book concludes with a practical tutorial on safely making your first cryptocurrency transactions.
 

Blockchain made human, practical, and surprisingly clear

If blockchain has always felt like a wall of jargon, this book sounds like the friend who finally explains it without talking down to you. It uses everyday stories and relatable analogies to make a confusing technology feel intuitive, while still giving you a real sense of why it matters. A great pick if you want to understand crypto and blockchain with curiosity instead of hype.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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