"Learn the skills to get in on the crypto craze
The world of cryptocurrency includes some of the coolest technologies and most lucrative investments available today. And you can jump right into the middle of the action with Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies, a collection of simple and straightforward resources that will get you up to speed on cryptocurrency investing and mining, blockchain, Bitcoin, and Ethereum.
Stop scouring a million different places on the web and settle in with this one-stop compilation of up-to-date and reliable info on what's been called the ""21st century gold rush."" So, whether you're just looking for some fundamental knowledge about how cryptocurrency works, or you're ready to put some money into the markets, you'll find what you need in one of the five specially curated resources included in this book.
Cryptocurrency All-in-One For Dummies will help you:
Gain an understanding of how cryptocurrency works and the blockchain technologies that power cryptocurrency Find out if you're ready to invest in the cryptocurrency market and how to make smart decisions with your cash Build a cryptocurrency mining rig out of optimized and specifically chosen computing hardware Dive into the details of leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum
Perfect for anyone curious and excited about the potential that's been unlocked by the latest in cryptocurrency tech, this book will give you the foundation you need to become a savvy cryptocurrency consumer, investor, or miner before you know it."
By:
Kiana Danial,
Tiana Laurence,
Peter Kent (Consultant),
Tyler Bain,
Michael G. Solomon
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 191mm,
Spine: 51mm
Weight: 1.066kg
ISBN: 9781119855804
ISBN 10: 1119855802
Pages: 800
Publication Date: 30 December 2021
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction. 1 Book 1: Cryptocurrency Basics. 5 Chapter 1: What Is a Cryptocurrency? 7 Chapter 2: How Cryptocurrencies Work 15 Chapter 3: Introducing Cryptocurrency Wallets. 27 Chapter 4: Different Types of Cryptocurrencies. 43 Book 2: Blockchain Basics. 59 Chapter 1: Introducing Blockchain. 61 Chapter 2: Picking a Blockchain. 73 Chapter 3: Getting Your Hands on Blockchain. 81 Chapter 4: Beholding the Bitcoin Blockchain 91 Chapter 5: Encountering the Ethereum Blockchain. 101 Chapter 6: Getting Your Hands on Hyperledger. 115 Chapter 7: Financial Technology. 123 Book 3: Bitcoin 133 Chapter 1: Bitcoin Tech Explained. 135 Chapter 2: Buying, Using, and Selling Bitcoin. 155 Chapter 3: Taking Control of Your Wallet (and Hodling Your Bitcoin) 191 Chapter 4: Keeping Your Bitcoin Safe. 227 Book 4: Ethereum. 249 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Ethereum. 251 Chapter 2: Exploring Use Cases for Ethereum. 259 Chapter 3: Examining the Ethereum Ecosystem and Development Life cycle. 273 Chapter 4: Getting and Configuring Ethereum Development Tools. 289 Chapter 5: Building Your First Ethereum Apps. 309 Chapter 6: Discovering Smart Contracts. 325 Chapter 7: Writing Your Own Smart Contracts with Solidity 347 Chapter 8: Testing Ethereum Apps. 373 Chapter 9: Deploying Ethereum Apps 391 Book 5: Cryptocurrency Investing. 405 Chapter 1: Why Invest in Cryptocurrencies?. 407 Chapter 2: Recognizing the Risks of Cryptocurrencies 423 Chapter 3: Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Brokers 439 Chapter 4: Identifying Top-Performing Cryptocurrencies. 455 Chapter 5: Diversification in Cryptocurrencies. 467 Chapter 6: Getting Ahead of the Crowd: Investing in ICOs. 479 Chapter 7: Stocks and Exchange-Traded Funds with Cryptocurrency Exposure. 491 Chapter 8: Cryptocurrency Futures and Options. 499 Chapter 9: Dealing with the Dollar and Other Fiat Currencies. 507 Chapter 10: Using Technical Analysis. 517 Chapter 11: Short-Term Trading Strategies. 529 Chapter 12: Long-Term Investing Strategies. 543 Chapter 13: Minimizing Losses and Maximizing Gains. 551 Chapter 14: Using Ichimoku and Fibonacci Techniques. 561 Chapter 15: Taxes and Cryptocurrencies. 569 Book 6: Cryptocurrency Mining. 577 Chapter 1: Understanding Cryptocurrency Mining. 579 Chapter 2: Exploring the Different Forms of Mining. 589 Chapter 3: Mining Made Simple: Finding a Pool and Preparing an Account. 609 Chapter 4: Picking a Cryptocurrency to Mine. 629 Chapter 5: Gathering Your Mining Gear. 659 Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Mining Hardware. 681 Chapter 7: Running the Numbers: Is It Worth It?. 707 Chapter 8: Reducing Negatives and Gaining an Edge. 733 Chapter 9: Running Your Cryptocurrency Business. 753 Index. 775
