Navigating the world of cryptocurrency can be daunting for beginners, but fear not! We’ve compiled a list of the 9 Best Books for Crypto Beginners to help kickstart your journey into the exciting realm of digital currency. Curated by our Founder & CEO Erik Voorhees, these books cover a range of topics from the history of Bitcoin to the future of decentralized finance.

  1. Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper: Considered a must-read for anyone interested in crypto, Popper’s book provides a captivating account of Bitcoin’s early days and its impact on the world.
  2. What Has Government Done to Our Money? by Murray N. Rothbard: Delve into the world of Austrian economics with Rothbard’s insightful exploration of the flaws in traditional monetary systems.
  3. The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous: Ammous offers a historical perspective on Bitcoin’s emergence as a revolutionary form of money, drawing parallels with past currencies like seashells and cattle.
  4. The Social Singularity by Max Borders: Borders paints a futuristic picture of humanity’s evolution alongside artificial intelligence, exploring themes of decentralization and collective intelligence.
  5. How Money Got Free by Brian Patrick Eha: Eha provides a business-focused narrative of Bitcoin’s rise, shedding light on the key players and institutions that shaped its trajectory.
  6. The Law by Frédéric Bastiat: While written in the 19th century, Bastiat’s insights into the role of government and individual freedoms resonate strongly in the context of modern cryptocurrency.
  7. Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas Antonopoulos: Antonopoulos demystifies the technical intricacies of Bitcoin, offering invaluable insights into its underlying principles and functionalities.
  8. Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System by Satoshi Nakamoto: No list would be complete without the original Bitcoin whitepaper, a concise yet groundbreaking document that laid the foundation for the entire crypto ecosystem.
  9. Bitcoin Billionaires by Ben Mezrich: Explore the fascinating journey of the Winklevoss twins, from their early involvement in Bitcoin to their rise as influential figures in the crypto space.

Whether you’re intrigued by the technology behind Bitcoin or eager to understand its broader implications, these books provide a comprehensive introduction to the world of cryptocurrency. So grab a copy, dive in, and embark on your crypto journey today!