Bitcoin

The Future Of Money?

By: Dominic Frisby

Narrated by: Dominic Frisby

Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

In 2008, while the world was busy panicking about the global financial crisis, a computer programmer going by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto posted a message on an out-of-the-way mailing list. 'I've been working on a new electronic cash system,' he said. Nobody seemed to care. ‘It might make sense to get some just in case it catches on,’ he suggested.

How right he was. What he had programmed would become the world’s most famous alternative currency – Bitcoin. It would catch the zeitgeist in a way only two people foresaw. A cult of devotees was inspired – economists, anarchists, speculators, computer coders, libertarians, criminals, entrepreneurs. Early adopters would become multi-millionaires.

Now the suggestion is that Bitcoin will do to banking and finance what email did to the postal service and what the internet did to publishing: destroy old monopolies, creating new opportunities for the masses. Some even suggest that the technology behind Bitcoin – known as the block chain – will reform our Western systems of democracy, giving us the revolution so many are clamouring for.

In this gripping book, Dominic Frisby tells the amazing story of Bitcoin. He solves the mystery surrounding the identity of Bitcoin’s secretive creator. He shows how Bitcoin is going to change the world. And, perhaps most of all, he does something nobody else has hitherto been able to do: he explains in layman’s language how the bally thing works.

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Critic reviews

"Bitcoin is one of the most important innovations of our time – it will transform the way we do business. Dominic Frisby has written a great account. Read it and glimpse into the future" (Sir Richard Branson)

"The book’s outstanding, but the story it tells is even better." (Matt Ridley, The Times)

"In this highly readable yet technically accomplished book, Dominic Frisby makes crypto currencies crystal clear. Read it, or fail to understand possibly the most important financial innovation of our time." (Liam Halligan, Sunday Telegraph)

"Despite having an MSc in Computer Science and spending over ten years studying monetary theory, I ignored Bitcoin as hype for too long. You shouldn’t. Read Dominic’s thrilling book and discover the next big thing." (Steve Baker, MP)

a gift to the rest of us

I loved it. Dominic is a gifted writer, narrator, storyteller. listening to his book s is not only painless but actually enjoyable. gone straight through two books

Outstanding

Bitcoin, its history, and the history of money, and economics to an extent, explained in layman terms to position any investor with a sound foundation into Bitcoin, what it is, and what it could become if the trust against traditional institutions continue to erode like they have, and if bankers continue to move away from real money (gold and silver as defined in the very US Constitution) they way they currently do.
Bitcoin was established in the last financial crash, and it proves to be an alternative for the people who have time and time again been lied to, and have placed their trust and hopes in people, who have taken advantage of that trust and power. It is now time for people to have control over their assets once again, and making a lasting impact that cannot be taken away by any government, person or institution.

Nice book to listen.

I really enjoyed the stories. it's also very good to listen to the teller. Very recommended

Life Changing

Thank you for this book. It is life changing! The book is very clear and succinct.

helpful

I think I understand the bit coin system much better and that was what I wanted.

Become an expert in Bitcoin

I had no idea this book was released a long time ago. 2014. A lot has happened since then. The author who is also the narrator does a good job writing about the history and philosophy on this topic. He has humor throughout the book, it's subtle but that's British humor unlike us crude slapstick humorful Americans. Surprisingly I was able to understand him even at 1.3X or higher playback speeds. Prob due to watching so many movies played by British actors and songs sung by many British singers. This is a MUST read book for all digital currency, cybercurrency, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, etc coin aficionado. It has intrigue, Satoshi, It has suspense, "Empty Gox", it has humor, "First chapter is the hardest congrats you passed", It has romance... naaaah. I must admit I'm already 90 minutes thru and couldn't put down this book! The only reason I'm writing is because my net was down. I'm using the cloud player which only "streams". If you are afraid of periodic disconnects I suggest downloading. Who knows Big Tech may pull this book from market at any time. Censorship! Satoshi eerily predicted the powers of Centralization and Big Tech and their censoring and silencing anyone. This is one reason he "disappeared", he didn't wanna be like Julian Assange or Bradley Manning. He didn't want being accused of something that he didn't do. The CIA could have brainwashed him and use him as a robot to insert code or destroy bitcoin. Anyways, stay tuned for an updated review.

Excellent!

Loved this book. I now have a better understanding of digital currency. I know how to start.

A Comprehensive Overview

Well researched and explained you will not be disappointed, objective accomplished . A meaningful overview. Russell