Crypto Companion for Beginners: Beginners Guide to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency


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The Crypto Companion is your first stop for understanding Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Cryptocurrency. Learn about what it is, how to use it, and how to buy, sell, or trade it. This is a must-read for beginners and amateurs who are thinking of dipping their feet in the fascinating world of blockchain and Bitcoin or have little understanding of it. It is designed to bring you up to speed on the essentials: -Introduction to Bitcoin -See where it came from and understand its roots -Introduction to Cryptocurrencies -Understand Blockchain -A look at some popular coins -Initial Coin Offerings -Using Cryptocurrency and Making Money from Crypto -Hot to Buy, Sell, or Trade Bitcoin and Crypto -Methods for storing Cryptocurrency -Transferring Cryptocurrency to someone else and receiving it You will also learn about: -Making your first crypto to crypto trade -Tips for building a healthy crypto portfolio -Risks and pitfalls -How to avoid scam cryptocurrencies -Staying safe in the cryptosphere




Cryptocurrency Trading and Investing


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2nd Edition - Updated as of 15th June 2018. The 2nd edition of "Cryptocurrency Trading & Investing for Beginners" has been revised and thoroughly updated to reflect the latest cryptocurrency market changes. Including a new in-depth process for 'researching profitable coins, tokens, and ICO investing' and an entirely new chapter on ICO investing, airdrops, cryptocurrency taxes and more! If you're new to Bitcoin, the blockchain, have zero technical knowledge and trading experience in cryptocurrencies - then this book is for you. It's the beginner's guide to buying, trading and investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins and Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) for PROFIT and in plain English. Having been an ex-investment advisor at UBS, combined with 7 years experience in equities trading, portfolio management and now cryptocurrency trading - this book breaks down highly technical information in Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency investing in an easy to understand, logical and step-by-step manner. Here's exactly what you're going to learn in this book: - What cryptocurrencies are, what is the blockchain and how it works in plain English! - The different types of Bitcoin and altcoin wallets and what my top picks for security are. - How to set up a variety of wallets and video tutorials from the crypto community. - The types of coins and tokens on the market and how they differ. - How to buy your first Bitcoin or Ethereum easily online. - Step-by-step tutorials on how to buy Bitcoin on exchanges like Coinbase, Bitstamp andLocalBitcoin with screenshots. - The foundations of trading cryptocurrencies and technical jargon that every new trader must know. - Step-by-step tutorials on how to trade altcoins on Bittrex, Binance and Poloniex like a pro with screenshots to guide you. - How to margin trade and short cryptocurrencies on Poloniex with screenshots to guide you. - A simple crypto trading plan that you can utilize to profit from market swings and even day trading. - An easy and simplified approach to building a diversified cryptocurrency portfolio for profit and long-term growth. - Step-by-step process to research profitable coins and tokens properly before you invest any money. - How to invest in profitable ICOs and step-by-step instructions on how to participate in an ICO using a MetaMask Ether wallet. - How to read price charts using technical analysis and trade the cryptocurrency market and more! FREE Printable Companion Workbook: You'll want to get your hands on my NEW "Researching profitable coins and tokens checklist" and "ICO investing checklist." These workbooks which goes into more detail and gives exact, step-by-step plans to follow. Learn how to get access to them when you buy the book. Click on the buy button now and get CRYPTOCURRENCY TRADING & INVESTING - The Beginner's guide in learning Bitcoin, Blockchain, Wallets, Crypto Exchanges, Simple Crypto Trading Plans, Building a Growth Portfolio In Cryptocurrencies & Reading Crypto Charts Using Technical Analysis now!




Bitcoin For Dummies


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Learn the ins and outs of Bitcoin so you can get started today Bitcoin For Dummies is the fast, easy way to start trading crypto currency, with clear explanations and expert advice for breaking into this exciting new market. Understanding the mechanisms and risk behind Bitcoin can be a challenge, but this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand language to give you a solid grasp of just where your money is going. You'll learn the details of Bitcoin trading, how to set up your Bitcoin wallet, and everything you need to get started right away. An in-depth discussion on security shows you how to protect yourself against some of the riskier aspects of this open-source platform, helping you reduce your risks in the market and use Bitcoin safely and effectively. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks, with transaction management and issuing of Bitcoins carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin allows easy mobile payments, fast international payments, low- or no-fee transactions, multi-signature capabilities, and more, but the nuances of the market can be difficult to grasp. This informative guide lays it all out in plain English, so you can strengthen your understanding and get started now. Understand the ins and outs of the Bitcoin market Learn how to set up your Bitcoin wallet Protect yourself against fraud and theft Get started trading this exciting new currency The Bitcoin market is huge, growing quickly, and packed with potential. There's also some risk, so you need to go in fully informed and take steps to manage your risk wisely. Bitcoin For Dummies is the clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with Bitcoin.




Beginning Blockchain


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Understand the nuts and bolts of Blockchain, its different flavors with simple use cases, and cryptographic fundamentals. You will also learn some design considerations that can help you build custom solutions. Beginning Blockchain is a beginner’s guide to understanding the core concepts of Blockchain from a technical perspective. By learning the design constructs of different types of Blockchain, you will get a better understanding of building the best solution for specific use cases. The book covers the technical aspects of Blockchain technologies, cryptography, cryptocurrencies, and distributed consensus mechanisms. You will learn how these systems work and how to engineer them to design next-gen business solutions. What You'll Learn Get a detailed look at how cryptocurrencies work Understand the core technical components of Blockchain Build a secured Blockchain solution from cryptographic primitives Discover how to use different Blockchain platforms and their suitable use cases Know the current development status, scope, limitations, and future of Blockchain Who This Book Is For Software developers and architects, computer science graduates, entrepreneurs, and anyone wishing to dive deeper into blockchain fundamentals. A basic understanding of computer science, data structure, and algorithms is helpful.




The Cryptopians


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The story of the idealists, technologists, and opportunists fighting to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. In their short history, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have gone through booms, busts, and internecine wars, recently reaching a market valuation of more than $2 trillion. The central promise of crypto endures—vast fortunes made from decentralized networks not controlled by any single entity and not yet regulated by many governments. The recent growth of crypto would have been all but impossible if not for a brilliant young man named Vitalik Buterin and his creation: Ethereum. In this book, Laura Shin takes readers inside the founding of this novel cryptocurrency network, which enabled users to launch their own new coins, thus creating a new crypto fever. She introduces readers to larger-than-life characters like Buterin, the Web3 wunderkind; his short-lived CEO, Charles Hoskinson; and Joe Lubin, a former Goldman Sachs VP who became one of crypto’s most well-known billionaires. Sparks fly as these outsized personalities fight for their piece of a seemingly limitless new business opportunity. This fascinating book shows the crypto market for what it really is: a deeply personal struggle to influence the coming revolution in money, culture, and power.




Mastering Ethereum


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Ethereum represents the gateway to a worldwide, decentralized computing paradigm. This platform enables you to run decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts that have no central points of failure or control, integrate with a payment network, and operate on an open blockchain. With this practical guide, Andreas M. Antonopoulos and Gavin Wood provide everything you need to know about building smart contracts and DApps on Ethereum and other virtual-machine blockchains. Discover why IBM, Microsoft, NASDAQ, and hundreds of other organizations are experimenting with Ethereum. This essential guide shows you how to develop the skills necessary to be an innovator in this growing and exciting new industry. Run an Ethereum client, create and transmit basic transactions, and program smart contracts Learn the essentials of public key cryptography, hashes, and digital signatures Understand how "wallets" hold digital keys that control funds and smart contracts Interact with Ethereum clients programmatically using JavaScript libraries and Remote Procedure Call interfaces Learn security best practices, design patterns, and anti-patterns with real-world examples Create tokens that represent assets, shares, votes, or access control rights Build decentralized applications using multiple peer-to-peer (P2P) components




Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies


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Learn the skills to get in on the crypto craze The world of cryptocurrency includes some of the coolest technologies and most lucrative investments available today. And you can jump right into the middle of the action with Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies, a collection of simple and straightforward resources that will get you up to speed on cryptocurrency investing and mining, blockchain, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Stop scouring a million different places on the web and settle in with this one-stop compilation of up-to-date and reliable info on what's been called the "21st century gold rush." So, whether you're just looking for some fundamental knowledge about how cryptocurrency works, or you're ready to put some money into the markets, you'll find what you need in one of the five specially curated resources included in this book. Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies will help you: Gain an understanding of how cryptocurrency works and the blockchain technologies that power cryptocurrency Find out if you're ready to invest in the cryptocurrency market and how to make smart decisions with your cash Build a cryptocurrency mining rig out of optimized and specifically chosen computing hardware Dive into the details of leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum Perfect for anyone curious and excited about the potential that's been unlocked by the latest in cryptocurrency tech, this book will give you the foundation you need to become a savvy cryptocurrency consumer, investor, or miner before you know it.




DeFi Handbook


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DeFi and Yield Farming have been the most popular buzzwords among the crypto community in recent months. Some DeFi tokens can skyrocket to more than 10K USD in just a few days but drop back to near zero also in a matter of days! Besides that, people in the crypto community are talking about yield farming instead of mining nowadays. Most of you might scratch your head and wonder what the heck is that? Skeptics might argue that DeFi is merely hype, but the total value of digital assets locked in the DeFi platforms has reached an astounding $30 billion, thus creating huge DeFi economics. Indeed, DeFi has become an important investment tool that investors cannot ignore. However, the complexity of the DeFi protocols and DeFi coins that exist today and new ones that are emerging every day at a mind-boggling speed has created a huge challenge not only for newcomers but also seasoned crypto traders. Therefore, I have authored this handbook with the mission to help you understand DeFi and know how to maximize returns from various DeFi tools. This book is written especially for beginners therefore I have minimized the jargons and included a lot of screenshots for easy learning. If you are an intermediate or advanced user, you may skip many of the steps and try out the DeFi platforms straightaway.This handbook provides a comprehensive guide on how to use all the major DeFi platforms comprising decentralized exchanges, loan, savings markets, DeFi applications and more. They include the likes of Uniswap, Sushiswap, Compound, dYdX, AAVE, YAM finance, Balancer, Bancor, MakerDAO and more. Besides that, this book also explains in detail the concepts of yield farming and how to use it to maximize returns in DeFi. On top of that, the book also runs through the concepts of blockchain and cryptocurrencies particularly on Bitcoin and Ethereum to help you understand decentralized money better.




The Elgar Companion to Decentralized Finance, Digital Assets, and Blockchain Technologies


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This timely Companion offers keen insights into the challenges of valuing digital versus traditional assets, exploring how behavioural and social traits, states and actions can cause biased perspectives in over- or underestimating the value of digital assets. Innovative and comprehensive, the Companion first provides an overview of how decentralization can impact existing financial systems before delving into exploring decentralized lending and predicting the role of digital assets in future payments.




Bitcoin Clarity


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Bitcoin clarity is a great resource for new and existing Bitcoiners to get a full understanding of Bitcoin as a system, without code, fundamental analysis, or price hype.