Bitcoin For Dummies

Readers share that the book has helped clear up misconceptions about bitcoin and also offered a better understanding for the basics, beyond what is found on Google searches.

With the wealth of information that is available online, learning about bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies can get pretty confusing. The book does a solid job covering the various aspects of bitcoin. It covers both the beneficial as well as the changes and criticism surrounding the topic. Bitcoins for Dummies will walk you through the history of Bitcoin as wells as ways to protect your bitcoins based on on the time of publishing.

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

  • Understand the ins and outs of the bitcoin market
  • Set up your bitcoin wallet and get started
  • Protect yourself against fraud and theft

The clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with bitcoin

The bitcoin market is packed with potential, but the nuances of how it works—and the risks involved—can be a bit difficult to grasp. This informative guide breaks it all down so you can start trading crypto currency with confidence. Know where your money is going, manage risks, and bank on bitcoin today!

  • What is bitcoin? — discover the what, why, and how behind bitcoin and start making money in the markets
  • Bank on it — get your hands on a bitcoin wallet, set up an address, understand your private key, and grasp how security works
  • Get down to business — find out how to use bitcoin to buy goods and services, pay bills and employees, and accept digital currency for your store
  • Protect your digital asset — defend bitcoin from hackers, watch out for attacks and double spending, and secure your bitcoin

Book Highlights

—How Bitcoin is used
—How to securely store your Bitcoin
—What you need to know about encrypting
—Trading and crowdfunding
—How Bitcoin is being regulated
—Where Bitcoin is banned
—Services that help you with taxes
—Bitcoin pros and cons
—Ten great ways to use Bitcoin

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