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Bitcoin / by Berlatsky, Noah,editor of compilation.(CARDINAL)495287;
Includes bibliographical references and index.An explanation of Bitcoin / Adam Serwer and Dana Liebelson -- Bitcoin points to the future of cryptocurrency / Molly Wood -- Bitcoin is insecure and overhyped / Jim Edwards -- Bitcoin is doomed because transactions are irreversible / Nicholas Weaver -- Bitcoin transactions are reversible / Eli Dourado -- Are Bitcoins making money laundering easier? / Katherine Mangu-Ward -- The Mt. Gox disaster has seriously damaged Bitcoin / Michael Lewis -- Bitcoin shrugs off Mt. Gox's death rattle / Andy Greenberg -- Bitcoin is built on and promotes privilege and inequality / Annie-Rose Strasser -- Bitcoin promotes equality and freedom / Meghan K. Lords -- Government eyes regulation of "Bitcoins" / Kavya Sukumar -- With or without government regulation, Bitcoin is pointless / Mark Gimein -- The United States should ban Bitcoin / Joe Manchin.
Subjects: Money.; Coinage, International.; Tokens.; Exchange.; Electronic commerce.; Virtual reality;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bitcoin / by Kent, Peter,author.(CARDINAL)775704; Bain, Tyler,author.;
Bitcoin basics. Bitcoin in a nutshell ; Bitcoin tech explained -- Using Bitcoin. Buying, using, and selling Bitcoin ; Taking control of your wallet (and hodling your Bitcoin) ; Keeping your Bitcoin safe ; Investing in Bitcoin -- Getting geeky. Understanding the Bitcoin network and Bitcoin mining ; Bitcoin adoption in the real world ; Bitcoin botheration -- The part of tens. Ten tips to hodl and stack sats ; Ten types of Bitcoin resources ; Ten (plus one) thoughts about the future of Bitcoin."A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world. Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this 100% new edition, you can step into the fascinating culture of cryptocurrency and learn how to use Bitcoin as a currency or an investment vehicle. A little bit of knowledge will go a long way, and you'll be ready to sail smoothly ahead as the crypto tsunami advances. Demystify Bitcoin and learn how to buy and sell cryptocurrency. Create a digital wallet and make everyday purchases using Bitcoin. Discover the ins and outs of investing in Bitcoin and other up-and-coming cryptocurrencies. Participate in the cutting-edge culture of crypto. Bitcoin For Dummies is great for beginning Bitcoin users and investors who need to know the basics about getting started with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency"--
Subjects: Bitcoin.; Electronic funds transfers.; Cryptography.; Money.; Cryptocurrencies.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 12
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Banking on Bitcoin / by Cannucciari, Christopher,CinematographerFilm directorFilm producerScreenwriterdirectorproducerauthor(DLC)n 2009050401; Levy, David Guy,Film producerproducer(local)tlcaut1708463202388411895; Smith, Prichard,ScreenwriterEditor of moving image workauthor(local)tlcaut1681849513815082188; Heredia, Paula,Editor of moving image work(DLC)no 97033374; Prunty, Ben,Composer(DLC)no2021106486; Vigna, Paul,Intervieweeactor(DLC)n 2014059370; Casey, Michael,1967-actorOther(DLC)n 2008049842; Popper, Nathaniel,Intervieweeactor(DLC)n 2015008740; Tucker, Jeffrey A.,actor(Jeffrey Albert),1963-Interviewee(DLC)no2009149186; Winter, Alex,1965-actorInterviewee(DLC)no2002013424; Chaum, David,Intervieweeactor(DLC)n 82220906; Greenberg, Andy,Intervieweeactor(DLC)n 2012008168; Lawsky, Benjamin M.,1970-Interviewee(DLC)no2014154132; Gravitas Ventures (Firm),Publisher(DLC)no2015039324; Periscope Entertainment (Firm),Production company(DLC)no2017039551;
Executive producers Matthew O'Neill & Jon Alpert ; edited by Prichard Smith & Paula Heredia ; cinematography by Christopher Cannucciari ; original score by Ben Prunty ; with additional music by Too Many Zooz.Featuring: Charlie Shrem, Erik Voorhees, Gavin Andresen, Nick Spanos, Paul Vigna, Michael Casey, Nathaniel Popper, Jeffrey Tucker, Alex Winter, David Chaum, Andy Greenberg.Bitcoin is the most disruptive invention since the Internet, and now an ideological battle is underway between fringe utopists and mainstream capitalism.Rating: Not rated.DVD; widescreen (16x9) presentation; NTSC, region 1; Dolby digital, mono.
Subjects: Feature films; Nonfiction films; Documentary films; Video recordings for the hearing impaired; Bitcoin.;
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Bitcoin billionaires [sound recording] : a true story of genius, betrayal, and redemption / by Mezrich, Ben,1969-(CARDINAL)343288; Damron, Will,narrator.(CARDINAL)409194;
Read by Will Damron.From Ben Mezrich, bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House, comes the fascinating story of brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss's big bet on crypto-currency and its dazzling pay-off.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Biographies.; Winklevoss, Tyler.; Winklevoss, Cameron.; Venture capital.; Bitcoin.; Entrepreneurship.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Bitcoin pizza : the no-bullshit guide to blockchain / by Radocchia, Samantha,author.(CARDINAL)827816;
When you hear the word blockchain, what's your reaction? Do you think it's a fad that's been overhyped but will soon be forgotten? Or maybe you have a vague understanding of how the technology works, but you're unsure of how it will impact your life. Neither reaction is wrong. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are still in their infancy--but they will soon fuel a worldwide cultural and technological paradigm shift that will disrupt every major industry: finance, supply chain, film and arts distribution, digital rights, automotive, social media, data security, real estate, and more. In Bitcoin Pizza, Sam Radocchia offers an eye-opening exploration of what blockchain is and how it will radically change our world. Whether you're an executive looking to prepare your business for a decentralized future or a newcomer curious about the blockchain hype, this fun and relatable guide will give you the confidence to explore this technology in more detail by first showing you the big picture. Instead of looking at blockchain with trepidation, you'll come away thrilled by the possibilities.
Subjects: Blockchains (Databases); Digital currency.; Bitcoin.; Data encryption (Computer science); Electronic commerce.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Grokking Bitcoin / by Rosenbaum, Kalle,author.(CARDINAL)824207;
"Inflation, depressed economies, debased currencies... these are just a few of the problems centralized banking has caused throughout history. Bitcoin, a digital currency created with the ambition to shift control away from change-prone governments, has the potential to bring an end to those problems once and for all. It's time to find out how it can help you. Grokking Bitcoin explains why Bitcoin's supporters trust it so deeply, and why you can too. This approachable book will introduce you to Bitcoin's groundbreaking technology, which is the key to this world-changing system. This illustrated, easy-to-read guide prepares you for a new way of thinking with easy-to-follow diagrams and exercises. You'll discover how Bitcoin mining works, how to accept Bitcoin, how to participate in the Bitcoin network, and how to set up a digital wallet"--Back cover.Introduction to Bitcoin -- Cryptographic has functions and digital signatures -- Addresses -- Wallets -- Transactions -- The blockchain -- Proof of work -- Peer-to-peer network -- Transactions revisited -- Segregated witness -- Bitcoin upgrades.
Subjects: Bitcoin.; Cryptocurrencies.; Electronic funds transfers.; Electronic commerce.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Catching up to crypto : your guide to Bitcoin and the new digital economy / by Armstrong, Ben(Investor),author.(CARDINAL)862145;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-194) and index."The economy is transitioning into digital currency as a means of transferring and processing transactions, but very little know about virtual currencies currently available. Bitcoin, a form of Cryptocurrency for virtual transfers and transactions, is becoming well known not only within businesses but also everyday users. Bitcoin encourages users to use as a transfer method of money in a safe and efficient way. Users have access to use Bitcoin without qualification, except that one uses a computer or device for processing. No central banks, authority, of governments have involvement in monitoring Bitcoin exchanges, as no third party is involved with Bitcoin increasing independence for its users. With no regulating of ones Bitcoins, users have the advantage of freely processing payments using Bitcoin, even from Country to Country as long as it is accepted as a form of payment or exchange in that Country"--
Subjects: Bitcoin.; Cryptocurrencies.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Mastering Bitcoin : programming the open blockchain / by Antonopoulos, Andreas M.,author.; Harding, David A.,author.;
How Bitcoin works -- Bitcoin core: the reference implementation -- Keys and addresses -- Wallet recovery -- Transactions -- Authorization and authentication -- Digital signatures -- Transaction fees -- The Bitcoin network -- The Blockchain -- Mining and consensus -- Bitcoin security -- Second-layer applications -- The Bitcoin Whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto -- Errata to the Bitcoin Whitepaper -- Bitcoin improvement proposals."Join the technological revolution that's taking the financial world by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of Bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded third edition provides essential detail to get you started. Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, has already spawned a multibillion-dollar global economy open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge. You supply the passion." --
Subjects: Informational works.; Electronic funds transfers; Electronic commerce; Money; Bitcoin.; Cryptocurrencies.; Digital currency.; Investments.; Blockchains (Databases);
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Bitcoin billionaires : a true story of genius, betrayal, and redemption / by Mezrich, Ben,1969-author.(CARDINAL)343288;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-276).Into the tiger's cage -- Dead in the water -- Damaged goods -- In the beginning there was foam -- The basement -- Finding love in a hopeless place -- August 30, 2012 -- Charlie -- Stepford, Connecticut -- Buyer's market -- The reverse heist -- The spark -- Bayfront park, downtown Miami -- On the road again -- In the air -- The king of Bitcoin -- The morning after -- Bright lights -- This side of paradise -- The united front -- Behind the door -- Bitcoin 2013 -- Going mainstream -- A pirate's tale -- The day after -- The fall -- Across town -- Men of Harvard -- Judgment day -- Launched -- From Dumas to Balzac -- Epilogue: where are they now...?."Ben Mezrich's 2009 bestseller The Accidental Billionaires is the definitive account of Facebook's founding and the basis for the Academy Award-winning film The Social Network. Two of the story's iconic characters are Harvard students Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss: identical twins, Olympic rowers, and foils to Mark Zuckerberg. Bitcoin Billionaires is the story of the brothers' redemption and revenge in the wake of their epic legal battle with Facebook. Planning to start careers as venture capitalists, the brothers quickly discover that no one will take their money after their fight with Zuckerberg. While nursing their wounds in Ibiza, they accidentally run into an eccentric character who tells them about a brand-new idea: cryptocurrency. Immersing themselves in what is then an obscure and sometimes sinister world, they begin to realize "crypto" is, in their own words, "either the next big thing or total bulls--t." There's nothing left to do but make a bet. From the Silk Road to the halls of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bitcoin Billionaires will take us on a wild and surprising ride while illuminating a tantalizing economic future. On November 26, 2017, the Winklevoss brothers became the first bitcoin billionaires. Here's the story of how they got there--as only Ben Mezrich could tell it."--Dust jacket.
Subjects: Biographies.; Winklevoss, Tyler.; Winklevoss, Cameron.; Venture capital.; Bitcoin.; Entrepreneurship.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 15
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The Bitcoin standard : the decentralized alternative to central banking / by Ammous, Saifedean,1980-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Money -- Primitive moneys -- Monetary metals -- Government money -- Money and time preference -- Capitalism's information system -- Sound money and individual freedom -- Digital money -- What is bitcoin good for? -- Bitcoin questions."Bitcoin is the digital age's novel, decentralized, and automated solution to the problem of money: accessible worldwide, controlled by nobody. Can this young upstart money challenge the global monetary order? Economist Saifedean Ammous traces the history of the technologies of money to seashells, limestones, cattle, salt, beads, metals, and government debt, explaining what gave these technologies their monetary role, what makes for sound money, and the benefits of a sound monetary regime to economic growth, innovation, culture, trade, individual freedom, and international peace"--
Subjects: Bitcoin.; Bitcoin; Electronic commerce.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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