Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptoassets
Fabian Schar
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Paperback
h229 x 178mm - 384pg
22 Sep 2020 US
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9780262539166
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Bitcoin and blockchain enable the ownership of virtual property without the need for a central authority. Additionally, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies make up an entirely new class of assets that have the potential for fundamental change in the current financial system. This book offers an introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology from the perspective of monetary economics.
"This terrific book lucidly explains the key components of Bitcoin and blockchain, including hashing, public key cryptography, and smart contracts, embedded in an excellent presentation of key concepts from monetary economics and discussion of recent challenges for cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies. If you are looking for one book on this topic, this is it. " - Harald Uhlig, Bruce Allen and Barbara Ritzenthaler Professor in Economics and the College, University of Chicago"Bitcoin made a big splash in the financial world. This accessible book is an excellent introduction to both monetary theory and crypto technology. " - Markus K. Brunnermeier, Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Economics, Princeton University
Aleksander Berentsen is Professor of Economic Theory and Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Basel. Prof. Dr. Fabian Sch r is Professor for Distributed Ledger Technology/Fintech at the Faculty of Business and Economics. <
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780262539166
Published: 22 Sep 2020
Published In: United States
Imprint: MIT Press
Publisher: MIT Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 178mm
Pages: 384

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