THE BLOCKCHAIN MIRAGE

Cryptos, trust, and the myths of decentralization

At the crossroads of hype and reality, blockchain looks like a mirage — useful, shiny, and easy to misread. This book strips away the dazzle and explains, in plain language and sharp examples, how the ledger actually stores data, what Bitcoin and Ethereum do (and don’t), why “decentralized” is partly true and partly marketing, and where the promises outrun the engineering. No jargon parade, just clear maps you can use.

If you want to stop pretending you understand crypto and start using good questions instead, this is your guide: readable for curious teens, useful for adults who need practical clarity. Expect concrete comparisons, a few well-chosen metaphors, and a steady refusal to confuse buzzwords with understanding. Walk away knowing what blockchain helps with, what it can’t fix, and how to spot the smoke.