Understanding Bitcoin: Cryptography, Engineering and Economics

Praise for Understanding Bitcoin "This book is a one stop source for much–needed information about cryptocurrencies. Finally a single resource for everyone who wants to understand Bitcoin, the technologies it is based on and it?s whole surrounding ecosystem. No more googling around and going through wikis and forums." —Pavol "stick" Rusnak, Core developer of TREZOR "Bitcoin is a large domain encompassing many diverse areas of expertise. Franco?s Understanding Bitcoin: Cryptography, Engineering and Economics is a welcome endeavour which provides a coherent picture of the framework. His book is a timely reference guide for a hot, quickly evolving, crucially relevant subject." —Prof. Ferdinando M. Ametrano, QuantLib, Hayek Money, Milan Bicocca University, Banca IMI IntesaSanpaolo "Anyone interested in electronic payments will treasure this book for its depth and breadth, as it covers a very wide range of topics ranging from cryptography to software engineering to monetary economics. Pedro has created a comprehensive and very accessible introduction to the world of cryptocurrencies, which is very fun to read." —Jan Pelzl, Author of Understanding Cryptography "Bitcoin is a challenging subject for most people to wrap their heads around. Understanding Bitcoin: Cryptography, Engineering and Economics offers a simple and understandable glimpse into the world of bitcoin that anyone can follow. The book not only explores Bitcoin?s potential to transform commerce, but also it?s potential to reshape the Internet itself. It?s a must read for anyone looking to learn about Bitcoin." —Stephen Pair, BitPay co–founder and CEO