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Bitcoin: A Fundamental Force of Nature

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Bitcoin – The Fifth Fundamental Force of Nature?
Bitcoin: A New Fundamental Force Bitcoin is a decentralized, immutable, and trustless digital currency powered by blockchain technology. At first glance, it seems to reside far from the realm of fundamental physics. Yet, its impact on economics, human behavior, and governance suggests that it operates as a transformative force in its own right. The Four…
Bitcoin and Blockchain book recommendations
- Building blockchain projects – Narayan Prusty. Lot of cool examples to get you started. This book will teach you what Blockchain is, how it maintains data integrity, and how to create real-world Blockchain projects using Ethereum. With interesting real-world projects, you will learn how to write smart contracts which run exactly as programmed without any chance of fraud, censorship, or third-party interference, and build end-to-end applications for Blockchain.
- Decentralized Applications – Siraj Rawal (this is slightly dated, but still a great deep dive into what makes decentralized projects unique)
- Blockchain by example – Developer based intro to blockchain ecosystems and challenges such as scalability, integration, and distributed file management. In the concluding chapters, you’ll learn to build blockchain projects for business, run your ICO, and even create your own cryptocurrency. Blockchain by Example also covers a range of projects such as Bitcoin payment systems, supply chains on Hyperledger, and developing a Tontine Bank Every is using Ethereum.
- Mastering Bitcoin – Andreas Antonopoulos. This is the bible – and the best overall bitcoin technicals / programming book out there.
- Programming Bitcoin – Jimmy Song – By the end of the book, you’ll understand how this cryptocurrency works under the hood by coding all the components necessary for a Bitcoin library. Learn how to create transactions, get the data you need from peers, and send transactions over the network. Whether you’re exploring Bitcoin applications for your company or considering a new career path, this practical book will get you started.
- Mastering the Lightning Network – Andreas Antonopoulos and others. A great addition to the original Mastering Bitcoin book.