Bitcoin or Shtcoin*
Publisher: Houtekiet
Decide for Yourself with Profound Knowledge
Bitcoin, along with other cryptocurrencies, has captured enormous public attention, yet few people truly understand what it is or how it works. This book offers clear and well-grounded answers to the fundamental questions. What exactly is Bitcoin, and how does blockchain, the technology that underpins it, function? What is ‘Bitcoin mining’, and why does it consume so much energy? Is it true that there will never be more than 21 million Bitcoins? How can a digital asset with no physical form possess real value? Is Bitcoin the future of money or simply a speculative bubble? Is it primarily a tool for criminals, or could it be the new gold? Who is the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto who released this cryptocurrency into the world on 3 January 2009? And how can you buy and store Bitcoin safely?
In Bitcoin or Shtcoin* Jan Longeval unravels the ideology, technology and economics behind Bitcoin. No hype, no dogma, just a clear, critical and balanced synthesis. He also argues that Bitcoin’s roots can be traced back to the Benelux and advances a thought-provoking perspective on the true identity of its enigmatic creator.
