Cryptocurrencies have been dominating the popular financial discourse for several years now. What started as an attempt to create an alternative value storage system - opposed to widely popular paper currencies that are controlled by central banks and governments - has become a financial phenomenon worth trillions of dollars. The journey of cryptocurrency has been nothing less than remarkable. Needless to say, cryptocurrencies have become a highly popular and profitable asset class. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to explode, we all want to know more and more about them. It is the single most significant groundbreaking development challenging the concepts of “money”. 

Understanding, decoding, and absorbing the underlying ideas that drive cryptocurrencies seems complex. One may find it challenging to enter the vast world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. And that is precisely why in this book, we introduce you to cryptocurrency basics and its technology in an easy-to-follow and practical way. 

This book is intended to empower its listeners with the relevant information one should have when beginning their journey in the vast unknowns of cryptocurrencies. It is a comprehensive piece divided into 12 chapters, each detailing an aspect of cryptocurrency and its market ecosystem. After listening to this book, you will have both the knowledge and skills that will make investing easy and get you started with your first informed cryptocurrency purchase. 

We start by teaching you about the history of blockchain technology and its most promising application: cryptocurrencies. We then discuss the rise and creation of the most popular digital assets and learn about the top cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. This is where the transactions and exchange of information take place. And in the subsequent chapters, we discuss all that one needs to know to become an informed cryptocurrency investor. 

This book follows an investor-friendly approach by covering the various aspects of cryptocurrency investments and the evolving market dynamics. It should be of interest and value to both the beginner and professional cryptocurrency investor. A dedicated chapter in the book also provides a toolkit to help listeners make better investment choices. This will help make successful investors in the world of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance. 

With all the effort put into preparing the content, the purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between half-baked ideas or speculations and informed investment decisions. This is your ultimate resource to learn about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies the easy way.