Download or read book The Cryptocurrency Revolution written by Rhian Lewis and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2020-10-03 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of cryptocurrencies and blockchains was initially viewed as a niche space of little interest to mainstream business and finance sectors. With major banks now licensed to provide cryptocurrency custody solutions, and everyone from Facebook to governments using the underlying technology to create their own digital currencies, this has undoubtedly changed. The Cryptocurrency Revolution explains the most important takeaways from the continued growth of digital currencies and blockchain technology and explores the transformative possibilities of borderless payments, decentralized finance ('DeFi') and machine-to-machine transactions. Written in jargon-free and accessible language, this book examines the key value proposition of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and how decentralized technologies could enable banks and financial institutions to become more efficient. It looks at the potential impact of company-backed virtual currencies (such as Facebook's Libra) and how governments and regulators around the world are reacting to these innovations. With discussion of the principles of tokenomics and the difference between public and private blockchains, The Cryptocurrency Revolution is the essential guide for those wishing to understand the threats and opportunities of the changing world of payments and finance.
Download or read book Blockchain Revolution written by Don Tapscott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain technology is powering our future. As the technology behind cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Facebook's Libra, open software platforms like Ethereum, and disruptive companies like Ripple, it’s too important to ignore. In this revelatory book, Don Tapscott, the bestselling author of Wikinomics, and his son, blockchain expert Alex Tapscott, bring us a brilliantly researched, highly readable, and essential book about the technology driving the future of the economy. Blockchain is the ingeniously simple, revolutionary protocol that allows transactions to be simultaneously anonymous and secure by maintaining a tamperproof public ledger of value. Though it’s best known as the technology that drives bitcoin and other digital currencies, it also has the potential to go far beyond currency, to record virtually everything of value to humankind, from birth and death certificates to insurance claims, land titles, and even votes. Blockchain is also essential to understand if you’re an artist who wants to make a living off your art, a consumer who wants to know where that hamburger meat really came from, an immigrant who’s tired of paying big fees to send money home to your loved ones, or an entrepreneur looking for a new platform to build a business. And those examples are barely the tip of the iceberg. As with major paradigm shifts that preceded it, blockchain technology will create winners and losers. This book shines a light on where it can lead us in the next decade and beyond.
Download or read book The Future of Money written by Eswar S. Prasad and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting-edge look at how accelerating financial change, from the end of cash to the rise of cryptocurrencies, will transform economies for better and worse. We think weÕve seen financial innovation. We bank from laptops and buy coffee with the wave of a phone. But these are minor miracles compared with the dizzying experiments now underway around the globe, as businesses and governments alike embrace the possibilities of new financial technologies. As Eswar Prasad explains, the world of finance is at the threshold of major disruption that will affect corporations, bankers, states, and indeed all of us. The transformation of money will fundamentally rewrite how ordinary people live. Above all, Prasad foresees the end of physical cash. The driving force wonÕt be phones or credit cards but rather central banks, spurred by the emergence of cryptocurrencies to develop their own, more stable digital currencies. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies themselves will evolve unpredictably as global corporations like Facebook and Amazon join the game. The changes will be accompanied by snowballing innovations that are reshaping finance and have already begun to revolutionize how we invest, trade, insure, and manage risk. Prasad shows how these and other changes will redefine the very concept of money, unbundling its traditional functions as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value. The promise lies in greater efficiency and flexibility, increased sensitivity to the needs of diverse consumers, and improved market access for the unbanked. The risk is instability, lack of accountability, and erosion of privacy. A lucid, visionary work, The Future of Money shows how to maximize the best and guard against the worst of what is to come.
Download or read book Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Revolution written by Brendan January and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January 2009, a mysterious software developer, Satoshi Nakamoto, exchanged a specially designed code with another developer. The code was a digital currency that Nakamoto had proposed several months before in a paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.” This was the first Bitcoin transaction. Since then, Bitcoin has become the face of a tech revolution in digital cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology. Its success has sparked a tech revolution that could fundamentally change global economics. Author Brendan January delves into the world of coders, libertarians, criminals, financial regulators, and crypto-detectives to understand what digital cryptocurrencies have to offer, their limitations and potential pitfalls, security issues, and how they may affect government and financial regulations in the future.
Download or read book Cryptocurrency Digital Revolution written by Edward Beckett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is here to stay... Are you tired of trusting different middlemen with your hard earned money? Would you prefer instant payments over several business day transactions? Maybe you'd just like to earn some additional income? Earliest known ideas of a practical digital currency started around the late 1980s. The first version of actual real-life implementation was introduced by anonymous people, known as Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. This implementation was Bitcoin, digital currency working on the blockchain, providing functions never seen before. In the present you may have heard of Bitcoin, and think yourself: "is it too late for me to get in now" let me ask you. How do you value a currency that functions quickly without the need for a middleman, and has less than 21 million coins available? There's a lot more that goes into it, but these are the very basic principles of Bitcoin. Before making your educated decision on the matter, let me provide you with the facts. Neither cryptocurrencies nor blockchain is nowhere near mass adoption level, meaning you have the opportunity to learn the concept and decide for yourself if you see the potential. Being there "before everyone else" obviously has its benefits, like one Bitcoin being barely above 1000$ at the beginning of 2017. This book will introduce you to the revolutionary world of cryptocurrencies and beyond. Suitable for both beginners and intermediates. Some of the concepts you'll learn about: Starting off with an explanation for you to properly understand how the technology works Every necessary term is clearly explained and easy to navigate Pleasant to read with occasional ideas to keep in mind, see the bigger picture How the blockchain can be used to revolutionize the world Unbiased analysis & summaries Actual practical advice for those interested to get involved Learn more than the majority of beginners know about cryptocurrencies Separate PDF guide for free when you get the book ... and much more! Are you ready to take the first step into the digital future?
Download or read book The Future of Money written by Eswar S. Prasad and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Economist Best Book of the Year A Financial Times Best Book of the Year A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year A ProMarket Best Political Economy Book of the Year One of The Week’s Ten Best Business Books of the Year A cutting-edge look at how accelerating financial change, from the end of cash to the rise of cryptocurrencies, will transform economies for better and worse. We think we’ve seen financial innovation. We bank from laptops and buy coffee with the wave of a phone. But these are minor miracles compared with the dizzying experiments now underway around the globe, as businesses and governments alike embrace the possibilities of new financial technologies. As Eswar Prasad explains, the world of finance is at the threshold of major disruption that will affect corporations, bankers, states, and indeed all of us. The transformation of money will fundamentally rewrite how ordinary people live. Above all, Prasad foresees the end of physical cash. The driving force won’t be phones or credit cards but rather central banks, spurred by the emergence of cryptocurrencies to develop their own, more stable digital currencies. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies themselves will evolve unpredictably as global corporations like Meta and Amazon join the game. The changes will be accompanied by snowballing innovations that are reshaping finance and have already begun to revolutionize how we invest, trade, insure, and manage risk. Prasad shows how these and other changes will redefine the very concept of money, unbundling its traditional functions as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value. The promise lies in greater efficiency and flexibility, increased sensitivity to the needs of diverse consumers, and improved market access for the unbanked. The risk is instability, lack of accountability, and erosion of privacy. A lucid, visionary work, The Future of Money shows how to maximize the best and guard against the worst of what is to come.
Download or read book Cryptocurrency Digital Revolution written by Edward Beckett and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The blockchain technology is here to stay. Are you tired of trusting different middlemen with your hard earned money? Would you prefer instant payments over several business day transactions? How about a system that is completely backed by mathematics? Maybe you'd just like to earn some additional income? Earliest known ideas of a practical digital currency started around the late 1980s. The first version of actual real-life implementation was introduced by anonymous people, known as Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. This implementation was Bitcoin, digital currency working on the blockchain, providing functions never seen before. In the present you may have heard of Bitcoin, and think yourself: "is it too late for me to get in now" let me ask you. How do you value a currency that functions quickly without the need for a middleman, and has less than 21 million coins available? There's a lot more that goes into it, but these are the very basic principles of Bitcoin. Before making your educated decision on the matter, let me provide you with the facts. Neither cryptocurrencies nor blockchain is nowhere near mass adoption level, meaning you have the opportunity to learn the concept and decide for yourself if you see the potential. Being there "before everyone else" obviously has its benefits, like one Bitcoin being barely above 1000$ at the beginning of 2017. This book will introduce you to the revolutionary world of cryptocurrencies and beyond, the right way. Some of the concepts you'll learn about: Every necessary term is clearly explained for beginners and easy to navigate Pleasant to read with occasional ideas to keep in mind, see the bigger picture How the blockchain can be used to revolutionize the world Unbiased and realistic information Actual practical advice for those interested to get involved Separate PDF guide for free when you get the book ... and much more! Are you ready to take the first step into the digital future? Starting here...!
Download or read book Cryptocurrency the Future of Money written by Edward Beckett and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are here to stay Earliest known ideas of a practical digital currency started around the late 1980s. In the present you may have heard of Bitcoin, and think yourself: "is it too late for me to get in now" let me tell you. As I'm writing this, only around 1% of total internet users own even a small digit of Bitcoin! Yes 1-2% of total internet users, or less. This goes just for Bitcoin, obviously for other cryptocurrency it is way less. This book is based on the biggest cryptocurrencies and the technology they work in. Yet the total market cap of all cryptocurrency is over 450 billion dollars!This book is a complete practical guide giving you a simple, easy to understand representation from start to finish and even prepares you beyond! - Starting off with explanation for you to properly understand how the technology works.- Every necessary term is clearly explained and easy to navigate- Pleasant to read with occasional ideas to keep your interested- Unbiased analysis- Extremely useful resources provided to give you actual practical advice and value combined with call to action throughout the book- Completed collection of all the different means you'll need in order to continue learning - Navigated at the end of the book + as a separate PDF attachment... and much more content!Are you ready to take a step into the future? Starting here...!
Download or read book Transformations Through Blockchain Technology written by Sheikh Mohammad Idrees and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book serves as a connecting medium between various domains and Blockchain technology, discussing and embracing how Blockchain technology is transforming all the major sectors of the society. The book facilitates sharing of information, case studies, theoretical and practical knowledge required for Blockchain transformations in various sectors. The book covers different areas that provide the foundational knowledge and comprehensive information about the transformations by Blockchain technology in the fields of business, healthcare, finance, education, supply-chain, sustainability and governance. The book pertains to students, academics, researchers, professionals, and policy makers working in the area of Blockchain technology and related fields.
Download or read book Bitcoin the new gold money written by Maximilian Erlmeier and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bitcoin and the Blockchain: A technology of the future or more appearance than reality? This book dispels preconceptions and offers an easy-to-understand yet well-founded introduction to the subject. It teaches the most important basics about Bitcoin and shows why Bitcoin is not just "digital gold" but heralds a digital revolution. Author Maximilian Erlmeier, himself an entrepreneur and crypto investor, provides valuable advice on what is needed to avoid missing out on the next technical revolution. Without getting lost in technical details, he explains why Bitcoin has the potential to change society and the global distribution of wealth from the get-go.
Download or read book Handbook of Blockchain Digital Finance and Inclusion Volume 1 written by David LEE Kuo Chuen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance, and Inclusion, Volume 1: Cryptocurrency, FinTech, InsurTech, and Regulation explores recent advances in digital banking and cryptocurrency, emphasizing mobile technology and evolving uses of cryptocurrencies as financial assets. Contributors go beyond summaries of standard models to describe new banking business models that will be sustainable and will likely dictate the future of finance. The volume not only emphasizes the financial opportunities made possible by digital banking, such as financial inclusion and impact investing, but it also looks at engineering theories and developments that encourage innovation. Its ability to illuminate present potential and future possibilities make it a unique contribution to the literature. Explores recent advances in digital banking and cryptocurrency, emphasizing mobile technology and evolving uses of cryptocurrencies as financial assets Explains the practical consequences of both technologies and economics to readers who want to learn about subjects related to their specialties Encompasses alternative finance, financial inclusion, impact investing, decentralized consensus ledger and applied cryptography Provides the only advanced methodical summary of these subjects available today
Download or read book Cryptocurrency written by Edward Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cryptocurrency Today only, get this Kindle book for just $0.99. Regularly pricedat $2.99. Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device.In this book, we will explore what cryptocurrencies actually are, how and when they were created, and the opportunities that exist in the area.We will also examine their many properties, how they can be useful, and the wide range of applications cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can be used for.Cryptography is the mathematical base behind cryptocurrency. It enables the storing and transfer of data so that only the intended users can read and access it. Cryptography is a very technical subject, based on computer science and mathematics.We aim to simplify as much of the details around cryptocurrencies as possible so that you, the reader, can get a good understanding of the topic without already possessing significant prior knowledge.Get ready to be educated on the future of money, technology, and finance! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Bitcoin Blockchain Mining Investing and trading ICO Ethereum Download your copy today!© 2018 All Rights Reserved !Tags: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, Mining, Buying and storing, Investing and trading, ICO
Download or read book Crypto Revolution written by Matthew Aaron and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Crypto Revolution, Matthew Aaron walks you through the fascinating world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. A guide for beginners, this book includes how-tos on getting started in the industry, tips on safely buying, selling and storing cryptocurrency, as well as how to evaluate potentially good investments. Part history book and part instructional guide, Crypto Revolution will show you exactly why cryptocurrency is not just globally disruptive, it will change the way we buy, sell, and even live.
Download or read book The New Digital Revolution For Beginners written by Comprehensive Technological Research and published by Comprehensive Technological Research. This book was released on 2022-03-28 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what the metaverse, the blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi, and virtual reality are? Do these words even mean anything to you? Are they likely to ever impact your life? Well, this is what this book sets out to explore. If you’ve heard these words before but they intimidate you, you’ve come to the right place: THE NEW DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR BEGINNERS This book is a full guide of the new digital revolution that will forever change the way we experience the internet, from participating in digital live events to decentralized finance that allows users to invest freely without the intervention of middlemen. Imagine a new internet in which you can participate fully immersed in new business models and types of investment, including investing in works of art that are fully online. So, what is this book about? Some of the topics include: The digital realms of the Metaverse with their considerations and technologies The evolution of the internet, from Web 1.0 to Web 4.0, and how that affects you The blockchain and its future Cryptocurrencies and the role they play in the metaverse NFTs and how they affect the way you can make investments Decentralized finance (DeFi) and its advantages How virtual and augmented reality play a key role in the metaverse … and A LOT MORE! If you have always wanted to learn how the latest technologies work but were afraid to get started because of the sheer scope of this field, this book will clarify it all for you!
Download or read book Platform Revolution written by Don Tapscott and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first era of the digital age spanned mainframes, minicomputers, the personal computer, the Internet, the World Wide Web, social media, mobility, the cloud, and big data. We're now entering a second era where digital technologies permeate everything. Such inventions as machine learning, robotics, drones, software robots or "bots," process automation, and additive manufacturing are accelerating new types of platforms on which to build digital engines of the global economy. This second era has weighty implications for enterprise strategy and architecture. New business models will disrupt most industries and provide platforms for innovation for decades to come. This book looks at blockchain technologies as foundational to the governance and widespread adoption of these innovations--digital identities, data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, distributed energy infrastructure, and quantum computing. Every organization can finally become a truly digital entity if its leaders are prepared. This book is designed to prepare them for the waves of creative destruction ahead.
Download or read book Blockchain Bubble Or Revolution written by Aditya Agashe and published by Paravane Ventures. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some experts say that cryptocurrencies and blockchains are just a scam; others say they're "the most important invention since the internet." It's hard to tell who's right. Authored by Product Managers from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Bubble or Revolution cuts through the hype to offer a balanced, comprehensive, and accessible analysis of blockchains and cryptocurrencies. You'll learn the core concepts of these technologies and understand their strengths and weaknesses from real-world case studies; dive deep into their technical, economic, political, and legal complexities; and gain insights about their future from exclusive interviews with dozens of tech industry leaders. No coding or math needed! Are cryptocurrencies and blockchains a bubble or a revolution? We'll help you decide for yourself. What's inside: Bitcoin and the blockchain How Bitcoin and blockchains work from a technical perspective with no assumed technical knowledge Satoshi Nakamoto and the history of Bitcoin, the original blockchain A thorough overview of crucial crypto concepts (eg. blocks, keys, mining, nodes, etc.) Frameworks for understanding when it actually makes sense to use blockchain Major application scenarios for blockchain and cryptocurrencies and where it'll fall flat Public blockchains and altcoins Emerging trends in blockchain technology What you should know before buying any cryptocurrency An overview of Etherum and smart contracts An overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the top altcoins and stable coins, including Monero (XMR), Tether (USDT), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Alternatives to blockchain and cryptocurrencies New kinds of decentralized ledger technology (dlt) The economics of both traditional payment methods and cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency security best practices and major breach case studies Private blockchains How blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and traditional banking and finance will interact with one another in the future Public blockchains vs private blockchains Limitations and shortcomings of public blockchains and cryptocurrencies The role of blockchain in the strategy of top tech companies like Facebook and Microsoft Case studies of how non-tech companies are effectively utilizing blockchain (eg. Walmart using it to prevent foodborne illness) Business blockchain case studies ranging from gaming (e.g. Xbox) to cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure's blockchain-as-a-service and Amazon's AWS offering) Blockchain's use for big data, internet of things (IoT), and machine learning (ML) Cryptocurrency regulation and policy ICOs vs STOs vs IPOs ICOs' status as securities The SEC's STO rules and Reg A+/CF/D/S KYC and AML laws The debate over whether cryptocurrencies are securities The official stance of various countries on crypto An overview of crypto policy and regulatory hurdles The role of crypto in emerging markets and China Digital democracy and voting on the blockchain The future of decentralized technology If, how, and when the tokenization of national currencies will play out Facebook and WhatsApp's upcoming cryptocurrencies Currency tokenization and China's efforts to tokenize the yuan Blockchain, IoT, and the tangle Cryptocurrencies vs. fiat vs. the gold standard Predictions about the future of money, business, and currency Why blockchains would do better on Mars than Earth
Download or read book The Blockchain Revolution written by Branden Griffith and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-04 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What If I Told You That YOU ARE EARLY To The Next Big Technological Revolution? Blockchain technology is one of the most exciting ideas to come around in a long time. It empowers cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin, along with platforms such as Ethereum and Neo. It also has the potential to revolutionize banking by allowing for the safe, instant and permissionless movement of money across all borders. We've seen this story play out time and time again. People used to laugh at investors who held Apple stock in the 90s. The use of email was written off as a joke. At one point in time, the entire internet itself was thought of as a fad that would soon fade away. Look where we are today. Now what if I told you that you are early to the next big technological revolution? The Blockchain Revolution is a book written to be comprehensible for everyone who is curious about cryptocurrency, regardless of prior knowledge level. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take an in-depth look at blockchain technology, including its past and future developments, and how it relates to cryptocurrency. We will cover everything you need to know before joining the crypto space. Instead of jumping straight into investing, this book will first focus on how blockchain technology works, why it is valuable and how it is used by various cryptocurrencies. Then, it will also provide the tools needed to begin investing in this space safely and effectively. This will include step-by-step details on how to safely store your cryptocurrency, beginner mistakes to avoid, as well as tools used to interpret price graphs and market trends. The ending will include a simple tutorial on how to buy, transact and store your first cryptocurrency. When all is said and done, you won't just understand this revolution. You'll be a part of it. Topics you can expect to learn about in this book include: What is a blockchain and how does it work? What is a Bitcoin and why is it valuable? What is mining and why do we need it? What is Ethereum and what is a smart contract? How can blockchain technology be used in the real-world? What is a crypto wallet and how do I use it? How can I be sure my money is safe and isn't hacked? Are there other blockchain technologies that I should know about? Could this technology replace institutions such as banks altogether? What are the common beginner mistakes and how do I avoid them? How do I invest and what do I need to know before investing? If you're ready to find out all of this and more, let's begin!
