Digital Gold
By Nathaniel Popper
Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money. Harper, 2015.
Summary of Digital Gold book by Nathaniel Popper
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.
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What do you get from this book? Discover how Bitcoin is changing the world and restoring economic equality
Cryptocurrency was invented to upset current monetary systems and restore power to the people
Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto who ensured there were key differences between it and real gold
Public-Key cryptography allows Bitcoin users to make secure and anonymous transactions that can’t be hacked
Nakamoto utilized the skills of other computer geeks to popularize Bitcoin and ensure trust among community members
Mt. Gox took advantage of digital customers, but the company ended up in bankruptcy
The Silk Road allowed people to buy, sell, and trade illegal products and services using Bitcoin for payment
JP Morgan Chase openly condemns bitcoin while secretly seeking ways to utilize its power
Argentina demonstrates how cryptocurrency can help end corruption and restore economic stability
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Who should read Digital Gold book
- 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
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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