Cryptocurrencies (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Mark Grabowski | knygos.lt

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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are arguably the hottest investment product currently available. A recent survey by Ipsos found that 8% of Americans own cryptocurrency and an additional 21% are interested in investing. The New York Times reported in February that many universities are scrambling to offer courses on the topic in response to growing student demand.



However, cryptocurrency and its blockchain technology is complex. The use of technical computing terms, trading jargon and legalese can confuse and deter outsiders. A 2018 study by personal finance website Finder found that nearly one third of Americans find cryptocurrency too difficult to understand. This book is succinct, informative and easy-to-understand. It provides a plain language primer that's comprehensive yet concise and begins by cutting to the chase. The author lists the common burning questions about cryptocurrency and provides brief answers. Next, he gives a basic overview of cryptocurrency's underlying technology: blockchain. He then explores the history of cryptocurrency and why it's attracted so much attention. With that foundation, readers will be ready to understand how to invest in cryptocurrency: how cryptocurrency differs from traditional investments such as stocks, how to decide which cryptocurrency to invest in, how to acquire it, how to send and receive it, along with investment strategies. Additionally, legal issues, cybersecurity risks and the vocabulary of cryptocurrency are also covered.



Additionally, the author provides some useful and free online resources and the book includes a helpful glossary of common terms used in cryptocurrency along with definitions.