Publisher's Synopsis
How exactly to categorize Bitcoin is a matter of controversy. Is it a type of currency, a store of value, a payment network or an asset class? Fortunately, it's easier to define what Bitcoin actually is. It's software. Don't be fooled by stock images of shiny coins emblazoned with modified Thai baht symbols. Bitcoin is a purely digital phenomenon, a set of protocols and processes.
These days everybody is talking about Bitcoin, most have little to no knowledge what bitcoin is, how it works, or what do with it. Is it a stock? Is it a currency? what is so revolutionary about Bitcoin that makes it such a big deal? This book answers those questions. If you are new to bitcoin, and wondering where to get started, this is the book for you.
