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.

Pavan Sethi · Answer

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

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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)

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

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.