Bitcoin for the Befuddled by Conrad Barski

Bitcoin for the Befuddled

Conrad Barski
249 pages
No Starch Pr
Nov 2014
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<p>Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you've probably heard of Bitcoin - the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide.</p><p>But Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It's an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. If you want to get into the Bitcoin game but find yourself a little confused, <i>Bitcoin for the Befuddled</i> may be just what you're looking for. Learn what Bitcoin is; how it works; and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely.</p><p>You'll also learn:</p>Bitcoin's underlying cryptographic principles, and how bitcoins are createdThe history of Bitcoin and its potential impact on trade and commerceAll about the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin transactionsHow to choose a bitcoin wallet that's safe and easy to useHow to accept bitcoins as payment in your physical store or on your websiteAdvanced topics, including Bitcoin mining and Bitcoin programmingWith its non-technical language and patient, step-by-step approach to this fascinating currency, <i>Bitcoin for the Befuddled</i> is your ticket to getting started with Bitcoin. Get out from under the rock and get in the Bitcoin game. Just make sure not to lose your shirt.
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Pages 249
Publisher No Starch Pr
Published 2014
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