4 Essential Books for Understanding Bitcoin

This week, I want to share some of the books I've been reading that have been helping me learn more about Bitcoin. They range from introductory to highly technical, but all are helping me improve my understanding of the subject. Hopefully, these books will be helpful to you all as well. Take a look:

1) The Bitcoin Standard

The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous is a fantastic introduction to the world of bitcoin. This book begins as a historical account of money's origins and argues that bitcoin is the next phase of storing and transacting monetary value. It's an easy read and an excellent resource for beginners looking to learn about the broader implications of bitcoin.

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2) The Book of Satoshi

The Book of Satoshi by Phil Champagne analyzes the writings of Bitcoin's anonymous founder, Satoshi Nakamoto. It includes Satoshi's emails and posts about bitcoin he published online before disappearing from the Internet in 2011. While we may never know Nakamoto's true identity, this book offers a glimpse into the workings of bitcoin from the founder himself.

Available At: Amazon

3) The Bullish Case for Bitcoin

This Bullish Case for Bitcoin by Vijay Boyapati covers the concept of hyperbitcoinization. Written by a former Google engineer as an essay in 2017, it has since been expanded to encapsulate the future of bitcoin's impact on humanity. At 136 pages, this is also a quick read that's perfect for beginners and experts alike.

Available At: Amazon

4) Mastering Bitcoin

Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos is an in-the-trenches book for all things bitcoin. Andreas has been an expert in the field since the beginning, and he dives deep into the inner working of bitcoin's programming. This is an outstanding textbook for those looking to be bitcoin developers or folks looking for a serious education on how this digital asset works.

Available At: Amazon