Bitcoin has been one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies over the last decade. Adoption by financial institutions and the general public is gradually increasing year on year. The value of bitcoin has seen ups and downs, but many people are starting to see the potential of bitcoin and other altcoins.
Because of this spike in popularity, people turn to books to educate themselves on Bitcoin. We have reviewed many books to find the best 8 Bitcoin books to read and educate yourself on cryptocurrency. These are our picks.
The Internet of Money
Author: Andreas Antonopoulos
The book is written by Andreas Antonopoulos, an outspoken bitcoin enthusiast and computer scientist. The book looks at the fundamental questions like why bitcoin was created and consists of a series of essays. The book also looks at how Bitcoin has evolved over the years.
A Beginners Guide to Bitcoin
Author: Matthew Kratter
This book was written by Matthew Kratter and came out in 2021. The book is for people who are just getting into Bitcoin and need a step by step about buying and storing Bitcoin. The book further goes into the fundamentals of investing and what to do in times of high volatility.
The Bitcoin Standard
Author: Saifdean Ammous
This book ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ is written by Saifdean Ammous, an Austrian economist. The book focuses on the history of money and the corresponding relationship between society and economics. It also looks at why Bitcoin is an excellent possible replacement for the central bank structure.
Digital Gold
Author: Nathaniel Popper
The book Digital Gold is written by Nathaniel Popper, a New York Times journalist. The book focuses on some of the most influential people in the bitcoin ecosystem. It gives you a glimpse at their viewpoints, and some of the people are very colourful characters.
The Age of Cryptocurrency
Author: Paul Vigna & Michael Casey
This book revolves around ‘why you should care about bitcoin.’ It tackles the ideological, technical, economic, and political impacts that cryptocurrencies have had on society. This book is co-written by Coindesk’s Michael Casey and Wall Street Journal’s Paul Vigna.
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An introduction to Cryptocurrency and the Technology that powers them
Author: Anthony Lewis
This book is written by Anthony Lewis and is a crisp overall introduction for people who want to learn about cryptocurrency. It focuses on blockchain and technology while also focusing on key fundamentals of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Mastering Bitcoin
Author: Andreas Antonopoulos
This book was written by Andreas Antonopoulos and is his second book on our list. Unlike his previous book, this one focuses on the infrastructure of the Bitcoin blockchain. It also talks about how you can create your blockchain, which might interest some readers.
Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor’s Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
Author: Jack Tatar and Chris Burniske
This book is co-written by Jack Tatar and Chris Burniske, both VCs at Placeholder. The book takes a closer look at investing and assessing crypto assets. It is geared towards beginners and advanced investors alike.
Final Thoughts
The books that we have listed above will inform, educate, and give you a holistic understanding of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. We don’t expect you to read them all, but reading more than one will better understand what is essential to know. These books are readily available all over the internet, or you can get them at your nearest bookstore.
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