Any good material to really understand the power of the blockchain and cryptocurrencies?

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum are definitely getting noticed because of their rising prices.  But understanding the blockchain and its potential to be the next big disruption for apps and services is still relatively complex and vast.  Are there any recommendations for reading or listening material to understand this better, starting at the basics?

Nick Abouzeid · Accepted Answer

This is my go-to recommendation for those interested in blockchain technology.

Michael Deng · Answer

Blockchain Demo provides a very nice visual demonstration of the basics of how the blockchain works!

Pavan Sethi · Answer

Just started reading this.  So far, it's been a really good mix of technical and non-technical info to really understand the underlying tech.

Jesus Najera · Answer

I write concise, high-level, semitechnical primers from a fundamental standpoint (ie. not trading). Love to discuss the underlying problems & solutions that real blockchain & token projects are attempting to solve.

Sometimes I go in-depth on more advanced topics such as the recent Plasma whitepaper.

More than open to suggestions on a next article here :)

Pavan Sethi · Answer

This book has great reviews for a broad scope of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and how they will affect the world.

Pavan Sethi · Answer

This is an awesome podcast that brings in thought leaders in the industry to talk about what they are currently working on and how they see the future.  The only downside is that it's just two episodes a month 😓

David Rogerson · Answer

Great collection of articles and links around blockchain and other aspects of the decentralised world, mostly for investors and entrepreneurs (not for developers).

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I'm halfway through the book. Not only have majority of my questions be answered. I'm in awe of the architecture of Bitcoin and its ecosystem

Zach Segal · Answer

Blockchain Curated selects the highest quality content written about blockchain and converts it into audio.  The content has featured people from the top blockchain companies in the world, and is divided up by category and skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced, technical). 
(Note: I'm the founder of Blockchain Curated)

Mateo D. · Answer

Because it's an easy to understand explanation of the technology, that will get you hooked on the actual technology.

John Holling · Answer

Excellent resource for all the latest breaking crypto news. 2 emails a day with up-to-the-minute vital news. It won't necessarily teach you the basics, but once you start trading, it's a must.

Javier Carceller · Answer

The book that convinced me that blockchain technology are the future, not only of money, but also of computing. It talks not only about Bitcoin but also about other cryptos.

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I guess, the best way to understand the power of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is to improve your knowledge, so it is important to read much. Look at the crypto reviews first. Then find a good book and check forecasts. Having gained enough knowledge, you can easily choose a proper cryptocurrency to invest in.

Saif Al Falah · Answer

Great for people who want to approach it from Computer Science's perspective. Goes into background and pretty deep into Blockchains and Bitcoins. Also is complemetary to a Coursera course.

Saif Al Falah · Answer

If there's any book that one should read on Bitcoin, it's this. However, it's only for people who want to know the ins and outs of Bitcoin. Please avoid if you don't want to get into details.

Cryptibles · Answer

The ultimate 3500-word guide in plain English to understand Blockchain.

Steven Zheng · Answer

A great primer of the crypto industry and why it matters.

More on Bitcoin and Blockchain than Ethereum

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Daniel Jeffries writing on the topic for hackernoon is a great intro into the potential of crypto to reshape the way the world deals with money.  If nothing else, it will stoke your interest in learning more and getting involved...

Ythalo Silva · Answer

This guide is meant to serve as both an easy-to-understand introduction to the world of cryptocurrencies as well as an insightful view into the different projects competing for your investments and market dominance and a look at the underlying technology, history and trends.

Nick Neuman · Answer

This is an excellent and approachable 3 part podcast series explaining blockchains at a non-technical level. The host interviews some of the most influential people in the blockchain space right now, and by the end of the series, you'll have a clear understanding of why blockchains will have such a big impact on the world.

Gonzalo Fernandez · Answer

This 18 min reading explains why crypto assets have so much potential but also why you should think twice before investing in them.

I think this is a very balanced article from the very basics, and I recommend it.

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Good selection of resources to learn about blockchains and cryptocurrencies.