Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central
authority or banks, with transaction management and issuing of Bitcoins
carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin allows easy mobile
payments, fast international payments, low- or no-fee transactions,
multi-signature capabilities, and more, but the nuances of the market
can be difficult to grasp. This informative guide lays it all out in
plain English, so you can strengthen your understanding and get started
now. If you are looking for an easy to understand introduction to
Bitcoin in plain language, this is the book for you! Bitcoin,
blockchain, Ethereum, ICOs, cryptocurrencies - these are some of the
important terms that you will learn about in this book. We will start
with an introduction to Bitcoin, and then review the history of Bitcoin.
We will then explain how blockchain works, because it is essential to
all cryptocurrencies. Next, we will walk through Bitcoin wallets, and
Bitcoin mining.