Decrypted (Paperback)

Paperback. In 2009, an anonymous programmer releases a new method of paying and being paid to the world. No one runs it; no one controls it; no authority verifies it. In this, its creator promises, is a way around banks and governments, around laws and regulations, and around failure itself. Less than a decade on, the technology known as Bitcoin is soaring in demand, and a single unit is valued in the thousands. It has spawned hundreds of clones, and its underlying blockchain technology has created a revolution in computing. It has legally made millionaires of thousands of ordinary people. Decrypted shows you, in plain, no-nonsense terms, exactly how that happened. Cryptocurrency and startup pioneer Leng Hoe Lon walks you through how cryptos like Bitcoin work and get their value, their strengths and weaknesses, their implications for the world. and how they fit in your investment plans. Will you join the cryptocurrency revolution, or ignore it as a passing fad? It's up to you to check out the facts and decide for yourself. This book will show you what you need to know. - Learn about the history of Bitcoin and how it evolved- Know the facts about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies- Identify the strengths and weakness of cryptocurrencies and how to fit them into your investment plan- A valuable reference guide for both investors and regulators- Written in simple language that is easy- Includes a glossary of common cryptocurrency terms Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…