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# The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them (Cryptography, Derivatives Investments, Futures Trading, Digital Assets, NFT)

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The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them (Cryptography, Derivatives Investments, Futures Trading, Digital Assets, NFT) [Lewis, Antony] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them (Cryptography, Derivatives Investments, Futures Trading, Digital Assets, NFT)

Review: Recommended reading for those interested in blockchains and bitcoins - This book grabbed my attention from the first chapter. I’ve been in the industry for some time; personally, this is one of the few books I would suggest to those interested in understanding the basics of blockchains and bitcoin. Antony helps us clearly understand the theme, concisely describing the technology in a logical way, clearly presenting the concepts, and on top of that how everything fits together. Unlike Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, which definitely is a book for people who already have a programming background, interestingly The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains can be appreciated by readers with different backgrounds. It is an enjoyable and easy reading although a comprehensive exposure to bitcoin and blockchains. As mentioned on the back cover, this book is a crash course in money, cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICO) and enterprise blockchains. As the one responsible for Cash and CBDC strategy at R3, not surprisingly, Antony teaches us everything we have to know from historical facts, physical and digital money, through a smooth introduction to cryptography (probably the most understandable explanation about the mechanics of Proof-of-Work), the emergence of cryptocurrencies and digital tokens to the latest thinking about the technology adoption by enterprises. By and large a delightful read for anyone who wants to understand everything about bitcoins and blockchains.
Review: Good introduction and background - I picked this book up on sale as I am interested in learning and possibly investing in crypto. This book is a little outdated now since things move so fast, however, it gave a great introduction and background of crypto. I would recommend it if you are looking to get into crypto.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #62,936 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies #17 in Money & Monetary Policy (Books) #23 in E-Commerce (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,679) |
| Dimensions  | 5.75 x 1.5 x 8.75 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1633538001 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1633538009 |
| Item Weight  | 1.26 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 408 pages |
| Publication date  | September 15, 2018 |
| Publisher  | Mango |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended reading for those interested in blockchains and bitcoins
*by L***. on December 13, 2018*

This book grabbed my attention from the first chapter. I’ve been in the industry for some time; personally, this is one of the few books I would suggest to those interested in understanding the basics of blockchains and bitcoin. Antony helps us clearly understand the theme, concisely describing the technology in a logical way, clearly presenting the concepts, and on top of that how everything fits together. Unlike Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos, which definitely is a book for people who already have a programming background, interestingly The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains can be appreciated by readers with different backgrounds. It is an enjoyable and easy reading although a comprehensive exposure to bitcoin and blockchains. As mentioned on the back cover, this book is a crash course in money, cryptocurrencies, initial coin offerings (ICO) and enterprise blockchains. As the one responsible for Cash and CBDC strategy at R3, not surprisingly, Antony teaches us everything we have to know from historical facts, physical and digital money, through a smooth introduction to cryptography (probably the most understandable explanation about the mechanics of Proof-of-Work), the emergence of cryptocurrencies and digital tokens to the latest thinking about the technology adoption by enterprises. By and large a delightful read for anyone who wants to understand everything about bitcoins and blockchains.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good introduction and background
*by K***R on August 26, 2025*

I picked this book up on sale as I am interested in learning and possibly investing in crypto. This book is a little outdated now since things move so fast, however, it gave a great introduction and background of crypto. I would recommend it if you are looking to get into crypto.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelent book
*by R***Z on October 8, 2025*

Explain a lot of business terminology 👍

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