The Ultimate Blockchain Reading Guide
I’ve recently had a lot of friends and acquaintances reach out asking to learn more about bitcoin and blockchain technology. Some ask rudimentary questions (more so out of curiosity), while others have become extremely well versed in the subject and are starting to inquire about the financial and regulatory implications of adoption.
I was recently inspired by Jill Carlson’s guide and would like to share with you some of the insightful pieces I have come across. I hope that these reading suggestions are of benefit to you, whether you’re just curious about how the technology works, you’re thinking about pursuing a job in the space, or are evaluating companies to invest in.
How Did It All Begin?
Beginner:
Advanced:
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System (Satoshi's original white paper)
What is a Blockchain?
Beginner:
Types of Blockchain — Public, Private and Permissioned
Advanced:
What Is The Difference Between a Blockchain and a Distributed Ledger?
Difference between a Distributed Ledger and a Blockchain?
What Is The Difference Between Blockchain and Existing Databases?
Beginner:
Blockchain vs Centralized Database?
Advanced:
Blockchain or Relational Database?
Blockchain Technology — A Very Special Kind of Distributed Database
What is a bitcoin?
Beginner:
What is Bitcoin’s Elusive Intrinsic Value?
Yes, Bitcoin Has No Intrinsic Value. Neither Does a $1 Bill
Advanced:
Tulips, Myths, and Cryptocurrencies
What is a Smart Contract?
Beginner:
Making sense of Smart Contracts
Blockchain for non-techies: Smart Contracts
How Ethereum Smart Contracts Work
Three Common Misconceptions About Smart Contracts
Advanced:
Smart Contracts: Building Blocks for Digital Markets
What Are The Most Popular Blockchain Platforms?
What is an ICO?
So what’s an ICO? (My piece)
A Gentle Introduction to Initial Coin Offerings
Finance Use Cases
Applying Blockchain to Clearing and Settlement
Supply Chain Use Cases
Blockchain- The Backbone of Digital Supply Chain
Insurance Use Cases
The Legality of Blockchain
How Blockchain Can Help Solve Global Regulatory Challenges
Great Blockchain Blogs
Richard Gendal Brown’s blog: https://gendal.me/
Antony Lewis’s blog: https://bitsonblocks.net/
