Bhasin A. Fundamentals of Crypto. An Introduction...2022

Textbook in PDF format

Get started with the world of cryptocurrencies, blockchains, and Web 3.0.
Learn the basics of Bitcoin and blockchains without any Computer Science background. Fundamentals of Crypto breaks down the technology behind cryptocurrencies and explains how the blockchain disintermediates banks to make payments and keep transactions secure.
Understand how smart contracts, NFTs, and decentralized applications work. Venture beyond currencies into Web 3.0, the next phase of the Internet where smart contracts marry blockchains to spawn revolutionary applications. This book will decrypt buzzwords like DeFi and NFT and share a bird’s eye view on the future of crypto.
Jump into crypto. Unlock a set of practical resources, websites, and tips to apply crypto in everyday life. Fundamentals of Crypto will help you buy your first cryptocurrency, create your own NFT, exchange crypto assets, and more.
By the end of this book, you’ll understand the revolution behind decentralization that started with Bitcoin and has since grown through Ethereum and thousands of other protocols.
Introduction
A Brief History of Money
Breaking down Bitcoin
Blockchain Explained
Crypto in Everyday Life
Get Started With Crypto
Thinking in Tokens
The Magic of Smart Contracts
NFTs in Action
Earn Without Gambling
Arbitrage, Airdrops and More
Conclusion