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5 Must Read Books About Blockchain
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Published On 5th Sep 2019
Blockchain technology is redefining business models and it is important to understand exactly what it is, how it works, its applications and where it is taking us. Here is some essential reading that can guide you on these aspects of blockchain technology and its impact on the world.
5 Must Read Books About Blockchain
The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and the Technology that Powers Them – Antony Lewis
If you’re a complete beginner to the concept of blockchain, this book will act as a comprehensive guide towards understanding bitcoin, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies. Written by Antony Lewis, the Director of Research at R3, this book is a great starting point and covers related financial tools like smart contracts.
Blockchain Revolution: How The Technology Behind Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies Is Changing The World – Don and Alex Tapscott
Co-founders of the Blockchain Research Institute, Don and Alex Tapscott bring their expertise to the world of blockchain in this exceptional book. This book is a great way to understand the impact of the technology on issues like privacy, security, and trust, as well how it can transform how people use the internet in the future.
The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything – Michael Casey and Paul Vigna
This book is a fascinating exploration of the impact blockchain technology is going to have on the nature of society and business. Casey and Vigna lay out the challenges faced by society today and address the potentials of the blockchain technology as well as the negatives of replacing traditional institutions with such a radical new technology.
The Business Blockchain: Promise, Practice and Application of the Next Internet Technology – William Mougayar
If you’re looking for a glimpse into the future, this book is for you. This book explores how blockchain is shaping and influencing the nature of business. Mougayar believes that blockchain technology has the potential to redefine roles, relationships, power and governance, which can ultimately lead to new opportunities in business. A fascinating journey into the power of disruptive technology on a grand scale.
Blockchain – Melanie Swan
For those interested in knowing how blockchain and its applications work, author Melanie Swan, Founder of the Institute of Blockchain Studies has the answers. Her book focuses on the practical aspects of the technology and goes beyond smart contracts and Bitcoin, discussing how the disruptive power of this tool can cause a paradigm shift across computing.
