Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain review

Andreas Antonopoulos was born in London, England, and raised in Athens, Greece. After earning degrees in Computer Science, Data Communications and Distributed Systems at University College London, he went on to co-found and manage a technology research company in New York City. In this capacity, Antonopoulos advised dozens of Fortune 500 company executives on networking, security, data centers, and cloud computing—more than 200 of his articles on security, cloud computing, and data centers have been published in print and syndicated worldwide. Antonopoulos is: an expert who has been interviewed on the BBC, Bloomberg Business, CNN, The Economist, Forbes, and Motherboard/VICE; a widely published author of articles and blog posts on bitcoin; a permanent host on the popular Let’s Talk Bitcoin Podcast; a frequent speaker at technology and security conferences worldwide. Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a critically-acclaimed best-selling author, speaker, educator, and one of the world’s foremost bitcoin and open blockchain experts. Andreas makes complex subjects accessible and easy to understand. He is known for delivering electric talks that combine economics, psychology, technology, and game theory with current events, personal anecdote, and historical precedent—effortlessly transliterating the complex issues of blockchain technology out of the abstract and into the real world. In 2014, Antonopoulos authored the groundbreaking book Mastering Bitcoin (O’Reilly Media, 2014), widely considered to be the best technical guide ever written about the technology. His second book, The Internet of Money (Merkle Bloom LLC, 2016)—which explains the technology’s potential impacts on human civilization—is a bestseller on Amazon. The much-anticipated second volume of The Internet of Money was released in the late fall of 2017 and sold thousands of copies in the first month alone. His fourth book, Mastering Ethereum (O’Reilly Media, 2018), was published in late 2018.

Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain review by Andreas Antonopoulos

Embark on the groundbreaking journey into the world of finance with the technological revolution spearheaded by Mastering Bitcoin. This comprehensive guide navigates you through the intricate realm of bitcoin, equipping you with the knowledge essential to engage in the internet of money. Whether you're developing the next cutting-edge app, investing in a startup, or simply intrigued by the technology, this second edition, revised and expanded, offers crucial insights to kickstart your journey.

Bitcoin, the pioneer of decentralized digital currency, is still in its nascent stages, yet it has already given rise to a multi-billion dollar global economy. This economy is accessible to anyone armed with the knowledge and enthusiasm to participate, and Mastering Bitcoin is your key to unlocking this potential. The second edition encompasses:

• A comprehensive introduction to bitcoin, tailored for non-technical users, investors, and business executives.
• An elucidation of the technical foundations of bitcoin and cryptographic currencies, catering to developers, engineers, and software and systems architects.
• In-depth insights into the decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles of bitcoin.
• Coverage of recent advancements such as Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning Network.
• Enhanced explanations of keys, addresses, and wallets.
• User stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets that vividly illustrate key technical concepts.

Become a part of the financial revolution; let "Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain" be your guide. Written by acclaimed author Andreas Antonopoulos, this book ensures you have the knowledge you need, leaving you to supply the passion for this transformative journey into the future of finance.