The Cryptoverse: Understanding The Blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum & Co.

This book includes everything you need to know to start investing in cryptocurrencies today - now available in the 2nd, revised and improved edition!What is Bitcoin good for?What is the blockchain and how does it work?What other cryptocurrencies are there?And: should you get invested?If these are some of the questions you've been asking yourself, this is the book for you!Learn what Bitcoin is, how it works, and its pros and consUnderstand the blockchain technology which powers most major cryptocurrencies, and alternatives to itGet to know other cryptocurrencies and their use cases, such as Ethereum, Cardano, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, IOTA, Tron, Dogecoin, and many more!Including chapters on cryptography, forks, staking, ICOs, NFTs and much moreUnderstand crypto markets and learn when to invest - and when to be carefulComprehensive information on how to get involved, including wallets, exchanges and how they work and taxation of profits. In plain English, this book features beginner friendly, comprehensive chapters on the following topics:What is money?Does the world need an alternative to fiat currencies?The basics of programming and cryptography, including hashes, Merkle trees, digital signatures, and encryption methodsEverything you need to know about the blockchain, the backbone of most cryptocurrencies, including a chapter on the different kinds of forks of a blockchainThe Bitcoin network, how it works, and Bitcoin's historyThe dark sides of Bitcoin many like to concealEthereum, the largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, and how it differs from Bitcoin, including a chapter on stakingStablecoins, NFTs und Alternativen zur BlockchainOther cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Cardano, BNB, IOTA, Tron, Solana, Dogecoin & Co.ICOs - an easy way to make a quick buck, or nothing but hot air?An overview of the crypto market to help you decide whether you want to investStep-by-step instructions on how to purchase cryptocurrenciesThe workings of exchanges, including an introduction to candlesticks, indicators, order types & Co.Information on taxation of profits from trading cryptocurrencies, with sections on the US, the UK, Canada and AustraliaUseful links to help you get started in the world of cryptocurrencies, and definitions of all important technical terms for an easy lookupThis book is now also available in German! Look up "Jonathan Geuter Die Kryptobibel" on your local Amazon website.