Bitcoin for the Befuddled (Paperback or Softback)

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you've probably heard of Bitcoin--the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide.

But Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It's an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. If you want to get into the Bitcoin game but find yourself a little confused, Bitcoin for the Befuddled may be just what you're looking for. Learn what Bitcoin is; how it works; and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely.

You'll also learn:

• Bitcoin's underlying cryptographic principles, and how bitcoins are created
• The history of Bitcoin and its potential impact on trade and commerce
• All about the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin transactions
• How to choose a bitcoin wallet that's safe and easy to use
• How to accept bitcoins as payment in your physical store or on your website
• Advanced topics, including Bitcoin mining and Bitcoin programming

Conrad Barski has an M.D. From the University of Miami, as well as nearly 20 years of programming experience. Barski is a cartoonist, programmer, and the author of Land of Lisp. He's been using bitcoins since 2011.

Chris Wilmer holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Wilmer's first purchase with bitcoin was a bag of honey caramels from a farm in Utah. They were delicious.