Blockchain Basics Explained

The Definitive Beginner's Guide to Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts, Wallets, Mining, ICO, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple.

By: Tom Wolfe

Narrated by: Zia Islam - Your Digital Voice

Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Have you heard about Cryptocurrency or Blockchain Technology, but you are still vague about what they are and how they work?

Then this audiobook is for you!

Blockchain Technology has been hailed as the most significant innovation since the internet and some say it is about to take the world by storm. In truth, Blockchains will completely change the way that governments, financial institutions, and health and business systems across the globe process transactions and exchange information. This revolutionary new technology is in fact a multi-purpose tool which can be used in countless applications and will soon impact upon every single one of us from all walks of life.

Blockchain Basics Explained provides simple and concise information on all aspects of Blockchains, wallets, mining, and smart contracts. In addition, this audiobook will provide practical guidance and instruction on a range of cryptocurrencies including how to start investing with them and how to spot and avoid scams. Unlike other audiobooks on these subjects, no fancy formulas or technical jargon is used, and no previous experience of any of the topics is required. Inside you will learn the answers to:

• Are Cryptocurrencies a sound investment?
• What is a Block and how is it made?
• How do Blockchain components interact?
• What problems does Blockchain solve?
• What started the Blockchain Revolution?
• Why are current Financial Services disrupted?
• Could Blockchain Technology replace our institutions altogether?
• What are the main Blockchain pros and cons?
• What is the truth behind Blockchain myths?
• What are the Blockchain main application scenarios?
• Why is Ethereum relevant?
• What is the Bitcoin story?
• How secure are your Bitcoins?
• What is Litecoin and how can it be used?
• What are the alternative Blockchains?
• Smart Contracts explained. What are they and are they legally binding?
• How does mining work and is it necessary?
• Where does Ripple come into this?
• What is ICO and how does it work?
• What are Wallets and what function do they have?
• How can you Invest and make money with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain right now?
• How to spot and avoid scams.
• What is the future of Blockchain?
• What are the main Blockchain Technology terms?
• What are the benefits of the de-centralised Blockchain Technology?
• And much more!

Don’t get left behind. Get your copy of Blockchain Basics Explained today!

©2018 Robert McGowan (P)2019 Robert McGowan

Bland not basic

The content of the book was not basic at all unless you have a foundation of current coding techniques. I have a basic knowledge of coding, but my skills are antiquated. I did not follow enough to feel like I came away with a basic understanding of blockchain.

The narrator was monotonous and therefore it was really difficult to understand when there was a transition from one topic to the next. This made a difficult subject even harder to follow.

Lovely

Finally I am listening a book (I have been reading several) that takes hype out and provides a framework to evaluate the value of the blockchain as transformative technology.

I appreciate that effort!

This is not a technical treatise on Blockchain. It's a great read (or listen) if you're looking to understanding the potential of the blockchain landscape. It's packed full of interesting tidbits and insights. It was obviously carefully researched and written... and I appreciate that effort!

Good understanding

The last chapter deals with the technical part; I recommend to see other visual materials to grasp the concept. Lastly, if your level of English is good, you can increase the speed. This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Love the key ideas

Love the key ideas to focus upon at the end of each chapter, these are gems as in the blockchain asking the right questions about the blockchain is what is needed the most by both business manages and technologists.

Good

Love the key ideas to focus upon at the end of each chapter, these are gems as in the blockchain asking the right questions about the blockchain is what is needed the most by both business manages and technologists.

wow, really?

I try not to leave negative reviews but this 'book' is basically repeating (and repeating, and repeating..) a subset of what can be found on Wikipedia, but with less clarity. I can't believe audible/amazon allow this to be sold.