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Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money Hardcover – May 19, 2015

by Nathaniel Popper (Author)

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR

A New York Times technology and business reporter charts the dramatic rise of Bitcoin and the fascinating personalities who are striving to create a new global money for the Internet age.

Digital Gold is New York Times reporter Nathaniel Popper’s brilliant and engrossing history of Bitcoin, the landmark digital money and financial technology that has spawned a global social movement.

The notion of a new currency, maintained by the computers of users around the world, has been the butt of many jokes, but that has not stopped it from growing into a technology worth billions of dollars, supported by the hordes of followers who have come to view it as the most important new idea since the creation of the Internet. Believers from Beijing to Buenos Aires see the potential for a financial system free from banks and governments. More than just a tech industry fad, Bitcoin has threatened to decentralize some of society’s most basic institutions.

An unusual tale of group invention, Digital Gold charts the rise of the Bitcoin technology through the eyes of the movement’s colorful central characters, including an Argentinian millionaire, a Chinese entrepreneur, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Already, Bitcoin has led to untold riches for some, and prison terms for others.

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Hardcover: 416 pages
Publisher: Harper (May 19, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0062362496
ISBN-13: 978-0062362490
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Books > Business & Money > Economics > Digital Currencies
- #5 in Books > Business & Money > Economics > Money & Monetary Policy
- #15 in Books > Computers & Technology > History & Culture

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

Fascinating stories about people who created Bitcoin

By Bhagwan Chowdhry on May 24, 2015

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I have been studying Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies for some time now and wondered if another book on the subject will be interesting enough or have enough fresh material to keep me engaged. Digital Gold is fascinating. It reads like a fast paced thriller. Those who know only a little, or a lot, about Bitcoin and its origins would love it. Nathaniel Popper's narration makes the stories and characters involved come alive.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

Excellent journalism about bitcoin subculture

By Cemil Sinasi Turun on June 26, 2015

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This book is standing out among other bitcoin books recently published in one important difference: This one is the result of genuine journalism. The writer is not here for attracting the techie crowd who are interested in the fortunes of mining bitcoins every 10 minutes or so. But he does a very good job of digging all the key people (arguably even the main character. Mr Satoshi himself) and putting events in a time-line starting from day one, from early 2009.

Before this book, I read three other bitcoin/blockchain books, watched the documentary (The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin) and read lots of web site articles and blogs. I heard lots of things about the main characters, Satoshi, Gavin, Hal, Ross, Erik, Wences, Winkelvii, Charlie etc. but after Popper's book, all of them are now linked in an organized story line and they came alive in my mind. In a way this book reads like fiction, almost like the script of an HBO mini series. But all of the events are real and the characters are actual living human beings, sometimes with sad endings.

I wonder if the FBI had ever used description of some events in this book as evidence? Or just the opposite, did Popper use legal documents or police reports. How on the earth did he find out all the details of the life of the founder of Silk Road? (Like the thoughts of his former girl firends) Or details about the "super secret" meeting of Allen & Co? Wow! I am shocked, this is journalism at its best, applied to a favourite but difficult to understand contemporary subject.

Bottom line: The book is an example of very fine writing and detailed reporting of the bitcoin subculture. Not a book to learn how to mine bitcoins or where to buy them.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Pls read this book for your own good

By Larry moss on May 28, 2015

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Hands down the best book I have read this year, may be the best book I've read took me 3 days, could not put it down. The author gives such vivid descriptions of the characters and brings the stories to life, also giving such a great timeline of event. There is nothing out that's gives you a better understanding of digital currency or of Bitcoin. Nathaniel Popper goes above and beyond with his accurate account of events, not to mention the way he closes out the story. Goosebumps, hating the fact the book ends. Do not hesitate this is a buy buy buy and you will not be disappointed. Incredible Book !!!!

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

Engaging read and very informative about the roots and future ...

By Luke Pennig on May 19, 2015

Format: Hardcover

Engaging read and very informative about the roots and future of Bitcoin told from the perspective of the characters involved. It is accessible to someone who is not actively engaged in digital currency but is still interested in learning.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Five Stars

By Neelylisk104 on May 21, 2015

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Now I know what a Bitcoin is... Thank you Nathaniel Popper!!!!

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

must read for bitcoin lovers

By vik on May 22, 2015

Format: Hardcover

got the audible version of the book .. best for a beginner or people already using it... from satoshi to mtgox to wall street .... must read for bitcoin lovers

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Gold!

By Amit on May 29, 2015

Format: Hardcover

Like roller coasters? Digital Gold is a thrilling ride revealing the masterminds, motivation and methodology behind one of the most disruptive technologies ever. Nathaniel Popper thoughtfully crafts this amazing tale that speaks to everyone from tech fanatics to the financially illiterate. A must read for anyone curious about the cross roads and clash between Silicon Valley and Wall Street.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Fascinating and accessible

By Blair P. on May 29, 2015

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Really enjoyed this book. Its a fascinating narrative of what up until now has been a challenging topic to understand. I now know why bitcoin works and more importantly how it has applications that span beyond the headlines of speculative investors and Silk Road. Its clear that this topic was extensively researched and the book is very well crafted.

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Fun story of the people behind Bitcoin

I found the book to be very engaging and enthusiastic about the possibility of Bitcoin. It is a history of the people involved and very light on technical details.

Published 1 day ago by Patrick Oscar Boykin

Highly recommend to anyone interested in Bitcoin

Very informative, interesting, and well written. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Bitcoin.

Published 8 days ago by Mike I

A Bitcoin enthusiast must read

Excellent look into the genesis of Bitcoin and the major players to date.

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Follow the white rabbit...

An expertly detailed account of how Bitcoin came into being. While we still don't know who Satoshi is, this book gives a fantastic amount of detail as to how and why big... Read more

Published 16 days ago by Amazon Customer

Excellent read

A wonderful account of the people and technology evolution of Bitcoin. A must read for anyone wanting to understand more on this phenomenon.

Published 23 days ago by shashi raghunandan

Digital Gold: digital puffery.

This is a perfectly reasonable telling of the Bitcoin story, but in the end, there's just not much there. A big part of the book, especially near the end, is "Mr. Read more

Published 27 days ago by Kirk Alan Glerum

Five Stars

Fascinating

Published 27 days ago by Just Me

Well written and comprehensive

An excellent recent history of Bitcoin and the major players involved. A must-read for anyone trying to educate themselves on this development.

Published 1 month ago by James Hutchison

Life Changing!

Read this book and open your mind to the future. Incredible book and very exciting technology. Highly recommended to all.

Published 1 month ago by fish2fry

Great overview. As an engineer

Great overview. As an engineer, I would have like a bit more technical detail about the math, but that is easily found elsewhere.

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