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Digital Gold

By Nathaniel Popper

Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money. Harper, 2015.

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12 Key insights

A brief summary of Digital Gold

The remarkable story of digital money and its unusual creation, which has sparked a financial revolution meant to free the global economy from banks and government oversight.

Key insights in Digital Gold

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What do you get from this book? Discover how Bitcoin is changing the world and restoring economic equality
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Cryptocurrency was invented to upset current monetary systems and restore power to the people
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Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto who ensured there were key differences between it and real gold
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Public-Key cryptography allows Bitcoin users to make secure and anonymous transactions that can’t be hacked
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Nakamoto utilized the skills of other computer geeks to popularize Bitcoin and ensure trust among community members
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Mt. Gox took advantage of digital customers, but the company ended up in bankruptcy
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The Silk Road allowed people to buy, sell, and trade illegal products and services using Bitcoin for payment
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JP Morgan Chase openly condemns bitcoin while secretly seeking ways to utilize its power
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Argentina demonstrates how cryptocurrency can help end corruption and restore economic stability
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Digital Gold

Bankers • financial experts • business owners • entrepreneurs • anyone with an interest in digital currency • those who’d like a clearer understanding of cryptocurrency

About the author of Digital Gold

Nathaniel Popper is a finance and technology journalist who has worked coast to coast. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Forward media organization. His book, Digital Gold, was an Amazon non-fiction Editor's Pick and a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice.

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