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Book Synopsis: The story of the idealists, technologists, and opportunists fighting to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. In their short history, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have gone through booms, busts, and internecine wars, recently reaching a market valuation of more than $2 trillion. The central promise of crypto endures—vast fortunes made from decentralized networks not controlled by any single entity and not yet regulated by many governments.
The recent growth of crypto would have been all but impossible if not for a brilliant young man named Vitalik Buterin and his creation: Ethereum. In this book, Laura Shin takes readers inside the founding of this novel cryptocurrency network, which enabled users to launch their own new coins, thus creating a new crypto fever. She introduces readers to larger-than-life characters like Buterin, the Web3 wunderkind; his short-lived CEO, Charles Hoskinson; and Joe Lubin, a former Goldman Sachs VP who became one of crypto’s most well-known billionaires. Sparks fly as these outsized personalities fight for their piece of a seemingly limitless new business opportunity.
This fascinating book shows the crypto market for what it really is: a deeply personal struggle to influence the coming revolution in money, culture, and power.
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The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze is a mesmerizing book that delves into the captivating world of cryptocurrency. Let Laura Shin, an acclaimed writer, take you on a thrilling journey of the idealists, technologists, and opportunists who are on a mission to bring cryptocurrency to the masses.
With Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experiencing unprecedented booms, busts, and fierce battles among themselves, it's clear that the central promise of crypto remains intact. This promise entails vast fortunes made from decentralized networks, untouched by any single entity, and yet to be regulated by many governments.
Discover the driving force behind the recent growth of crypto: Vitalik Buterin and his brainchild, Ethereum. Laura Shin provides an exclusive peek into the founding of this groundbreaking cryptocurrency network that allows users to launch their own new coins, setting off a wave of crypto madness. Get acquainted with larger-than-life characters such as Buterin, the prodigious talent behind Web3; Charles Hoskinson, the CEO of Ethereum during its early days; and Joe Lubin, a former Goldman Sachs VP who has become one of the most prominent billionaires in the crypto space.
In this enthralling book, you'll witness sparks flying as these extraordinary individuals clash in their pursuit of a share in an apparently boundless new business opportunity. Laura Shin boldly exposes the crypto market for what it truly is: a deeply personal and relentless struggle to shape the forthcoming revolution in money, culture, and power.
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