The innovative investor’s guide to a brand new asset class – from two cutting-edge technology experts.
With the rise of bitcoin and blockchain technology, investors can take advantage of the biggest investment opportunity since the Internet. Bitcoin was the first crypto asset, but today there are more than 800, including ether, ripple, litecoin, monero, and more. This clear, concise, and accessible guide from two industry insiders shows you how to navigate this magical new world of blockchain and how to invest in these new assets to secure your financial future.
Cryptoassets provides you with all the tools you need:
- A practical framework for researching and evaluating crypto assets;
- Portfolio management techniques to maximize returns while managing risk;
- Historical context and tips on how to overcome the inevitable bubbles and manias;
- Practical guides to exchanges, wallets, capital market vehicles, and ICOs;
- Predictions on how blockchain technology may affect current portfolios.
In addition to offering smart investment strategies, this authoritative resource will help you understand how these assets were created, how they work, and how they are evolving in the blockchain revolution. The authors define a clear and original taxonomy of cryptoassets, consisting of cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrencies, and cryptotokens, with insights into how each subset connects to technology and markets. You’ll find a variety of methods for investing in these assets, whether through global exchanges that trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week or through cryptocurrency initial public offerings (ICOs). Consistently building on the concepts of each previous chapter, the book will give you a complete understanding of the economics of cryptoassets and the opportunities that await the innovative investor.
Cryptoassets represent the future of money and markets. This book is your guide to that future.