Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: A Comprehensive Introduction

‘This book provides an outstanding treatment of a complex phenomenon–the rise of cryptocurrency technologies.’—Wilko Bolt, Journal of Economic Literature

‘For people interested in the inner workings of Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies, this is an excellent book.’ (Choice)

‘This book is a very nice introduction to Bitcoin, its structure, how it can be used (and possibly abused), and how it might evolve in the future. . . . The authors have a relaxed tone and this book could easily be incorporated into an undergraduate curriculum.’—Jeffrey Putnam, Association for Computing Machinery Computing Reviews

‘Honorable Mention for the 2017 PROSE Award in Computing and Information Sciences, Association of American Publishers’

‘Block chain technology is set to disrupt many different industries. If you want to get up to speed on this fast-moving technology, this book should be your first stop.’―Campbell R. Harvey, Duke University

‘Among this book’s many features are lots of nice, concrete examples and pleasant anecdotes, as well as a highly readable and enjoyable history of cryptocurrencies. Strongly recommended.’―Tyler Moore, University of Tulsa