The 5 Best Cryptocurrency Books to Learn About Bitcoin and Blockchain

Jim Haastrup
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Bitcoin and blockchain are two of the most talked-about topics today. If you want to learn more about them, you need to read one of these books! This list recommends five books that will help you understand bitcoin and blockchain better, as it covers subjects for both beginners and experts. So without further ado, let’s get started!

The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking by Saifedean Ammous 

Anyone wanting to learn the basics of bitcoin can start here. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of money and payment systems and how bitcoin works. In addition, you will learn about the economics behind bitcoin and why it has the potential to revolutionize the global financial system.

Blockchain Revolution: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin Is Changing Money, Business, and the World by Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott

Dig deep into blockchain technology with this book covering everything from its origins to its applications in business and beyond. You’ll learn about how blockchains work, what makes them so secure and trustworthy, as well as their potential use cases.

The Internet of Money by Andreas M. Antonopoulos

This book is the gateway to all you need to know about bitcoin and blockchain technology for these innovations to transform the future of money and society. You’ll learn why Bitcoin matters today more than ever before – with examples from recent history showing us how powerful this new type of currency can be when used correctly!

Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Cryptocurrencies by Andreas M. Antonopoulos (Author), Michael J Casey (Contributor), Jeff Garzik (Editor), Gavin Andresen (Editor)

This book is another top recommendation to anyone wanting to brush up their wits about bitcoin and blockchain technology. This book entails everything, from the basics of how blockchains work to more advanced topics like smart contracts or decentralized applications (dapps).

The Age of Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin and Digital Money Are Challenging the Global Economic Order by Paul Vigna and Michael J Casey

This is a great book to help you enhance your understanding of blockchain technology. You’ll learn what makes it so secure, what it can do for society at large, as well as its potential use cases. Additionally, if you’re looking into investing, this one comes highly recommended.

We hope this encourages your understanding of these fascinating technologies and inspire you to explore them further. Happy learning!

 

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Jim Haastrup is a blockchain and technical writer at Voice of Crypto, where he covers cryptocurrency, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and the Metaverse. Before joining Voice of Crypto in 2022, he spent over three years as a senior technical writer across multiple blockchain projects, including Hashtoken, Naxar, and Bino, where he specialized in whitepapers, technical documentation, and content strategy for decentralized finance applications. Jim began his career as a junior technical writer at RM in Canada before advancing to lead technical writing roles at Bulltoken, a cryptocurrency crowdfunding platform in Norway. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 800 articles and collaborated with development teams to translate complex blockchain protocols into accessible content for diverse audiences including developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. His work spans ICO/STO/IDO research and analysis, cryptocurrency market trend forecasting, and social media management for crypto brands. Jim has helped numerous startups build their online presence through strategic content marketing, technical whitepapers, and pitch deck development. Jim graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 2021. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.