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The Little Bitcoin Book: Why Bitcoin Matters for Your Freedom, Finances, and Future Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Bitcoin Collective (Author), Timi Ajiboye (Author), Luis Buenaventura (Author),
4.6 out of 5 stars 662 ratings

You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin on the news or heard it being discussed by your friends or colleagues. How come the price keeps changing? Is Bitcoin a good investment? How does it even have value? Why do people keep talking about it like it’s going to change the world?

The Little Bitcoin Book tells the story of what’s wrong with money today, and why Bitcoin was invented to provide an alternative to the current system. It describes in simple terms what Bitcoin is, how it works, why it’s valuable, and how it affects individual freedom and opportunities of people everywhere - from Nigeria to the Philippines, to Venezuela to the United States.

This audiobook also includes a Q & A section with some of the most frequently asked questions about Bitcoin. If you want to learn more about this new form of money which continues to gain interest and adoption around the world, then this audiobook is for you.

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 53 minutes
  2. Author
    Bitcoin Collective, see all
  3. Narrator
    Guy Swann
  4. Audible release date
    November 20, 2019
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    21 Million Books
  7. ASIN
    B081QT1BBW
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 2 hours and 53 minutes
Author Bitcoin Collective, Timi Ajiboye, Luis Buenaventura, Lily Liu, Alexander Lloyd, Alejandro Machado, Jimmy Song, Alena Vranova, Alex Gladstein
Narrator Guy Swann
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Audible.com Release Date November 20, 2019
Publisher 21 Million Books
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B081QT1BBW
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Customers find this book excellent for beginners, providing a good basic understanding of Bitcoin and its history. Moreover, they appreciate how it explains complex ideas in an easily understandable way. Additionally, the book is concise and sweet, making it a quick read.

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Customers find this book excellent and well-suited for beginners, providing a good basic understanding of Bitcoin and its history.

"...Not only did it provide a snapshot of the structure of the bitcoin market, it also helped reinforce the moral reasons why the currency can be a life..." Read more

"...There are good books on Bitcoin economics (The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous) and technology (Programming Bitcoin by Jimmy Song)...." Read more

"I recommend this book to people who wish to understand the utility value of Bitcoin and its potential, future place in the global financial system...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to understand, with one mentioning it provides a concise pocket guide style explanation of Bitcoin basics.

"...more times to master the fundamentals, and appreciate the glossary style guide to terms which provides a reference for further learning about this..." Read more

"...Yet, despite being excellent resources, these books may be a bit too deep for a total newcomer. The Little Bitcoin Book is the solution...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it's only 100 pages long.

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"This is a small book and to the point. The book layout is setup so you can flip to a section your interested in...." Read more

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Big things have small beginnings
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Big things have small beginnings
Everyone has friends or family who have heard about Bitcoin, but how do you get them started? There are good books on Bitcoin economics (The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous) and technology (Programming Bitcoin by Jimmy Song). Yet, despite being excellent resources, these books may be a bit too deep for a total newcomer. The Little Bitcoin Book is the solution. Written over the course of just four days, by eight different industry experts working together, the book is a great introduction to Bitcoin. There are short chapters on money/economics, trading and volatility, and even human rights. Over half of the book is devoted to Q&A, covering most common questions and concerns around the new currency. Plenty of additional resources are linked for those willing to dig deeper and participate in the Bitcoin economy. If you want to introduce your family to Bitcoin this holiday season, this is the book to get.
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  • J. A. Grossman
    5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLY, a pocket guide style explanation to basics 'bout Bitcoin
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020
    Format: Audible AudiobookVerified Purchase
    Though familiar with cryptocurrency I'd struggled with how to break it down for the laymen in a nutshell -- and this little book gave me everything I need. Not only did it provide a snapshot of the structure of the bitcoin market, it also helped reinforce the moral reasons why the currency can be a life-saver for individuals living in countries where corruption is rampant, dictators inflate the currency (i.e. steal from the poor) and deny basic human rights. I also enjoyed learning a bit about bitcoin's beginnings, and am now further intrigued to learn more about where the trajectory will go....but first plan to re-read this primer a couple of more times to master the fundamentals, and appreciate the glossary style guide to terms which provides a reference for further learning about this evolving, liberating disruptive technology. p.s. very good narrator on the audio version, felt like listening to a thriller, not just a non-fiction!
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  • Randy W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Big things have small beginnings
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Everyone has friends or family who have heard about Bitcoin, but how do you get them started? There are good books on Bitcoin economics (The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous) and technology (Programming Bitcoin by Jimmy Song). Yet, despite being excellent resources, these books may be a bit too deep for a total newcomer. The Little Bitcoin Book is the solution.

    Written over the course of just four days, by eight different industry experts working together, the book is a great introduction to Bitcoin. There are short chapters on money/economics, trading and volatility, and even human rights. Over half of the book is devoted to Q&A, covering most common questions and concerns around the new currency. Plenty of additional resources are linked for those willing to dig deeper and participate in the Bitcoin economy.

    If you want to introduce your family to Bitcoin this holiday season, this is the book to get.
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    Randy W
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Big things have small beginnings

    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
    Everyone has friends or family who have heard about Bitcoin, but how do you get them started? There are good books on Bitcoin economics (The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous) and technology (Programming Bitcoin by Jimmy Song). Yet, despite being excellent resources, these books may be a bit too deep for a total newcomer. The Little Bitcoin Book is the solution.

    Written over the course of just four days, by eight different industry experts working together, the book is a great introduction to Bitcoin. There are short chapters on money/economics, trading and volatility, and even human rights. Over half of the book is devoted to Q&A, covering most common questions and concerns around the new currency. Plenty of additional resources are linked for those willing to dig deeper and participate in the Bitcoin economy.

    If you want to introduce your family to Bitcoin this holiday season, this is the book to get.
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  • Ed Cleaves
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Direct
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I recommend this book to people who wish to understand the utility value of Bitcoin and its potential, future place in the global financial system. The book was about 100 pages long so it was a fairly quick and easy read. Michael Saylor also recommended this book. Although I have read more than a dozen books about cryptocurrencies; I still found this book interesting. Reading from a variety of information sources, helps to reduce bias and also offers repetition - the mother of all learning.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • The Home Wizard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to BTC
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I have been hearing about BTC for many years, dismissed most of it early on as I've been busy earning/ working. Tried buying some BTC in 2017 (unsuccessfully), but finally got someone 2018. I read some articles on BTC now, (which mostly seem about headlines/ "creating buzz" around the topic.
    This is really the first & only thing I've read that actually seems to have a great background, and explain why/ what value this "BTC craze" is about & even justify future of it.

    Good to know a bit about what's behind the volatility, now just a matter to buy smart.

    ... & It's a quick read!
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  • Gary Cruz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Shot and sweet for a beginner
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I have a YouTube channel where I create Bitcoin tutorials. I’ll be recommending this book moving forward.

    There’s a lot of great books out there, but this is concise enough to get anyone familiar with the fundamentals of why Bitcoin was created in the first place.

    The FAQ is a great place and I hope they will update it as time goes on.

    There might be some confusion of the capitalization of Bitcoin throughout the book since I’ve seen them interchanged between paragraphs. The definitions show the difference in the glossary.

    I’d recommend this to anyone interested in Bitcoin. I was able to read this in one sitting on my Kindle app on my iPhone.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bitcoin entry book into the newbies.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great book for introduction into the new science of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and alt coins. Simple to understand and please pass this book on to new readers. I have learned a lot this past year and after reading and lots of due diligence into Bitcoin and several alt coins; I have entered into the fray of crypto. It's very exciting and yet scary,too but what I think the rewards way exceeds the risks. It is the wave of the future; blockchain technology and DeFi and the like. We are at the cusp of a new way of thinking and doing business.
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  • lebie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Crypto Primer
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    A good Bitcoin (Alt-coin, too) financial history primer. Consider reading this first, for a good grounding in the historical justifications and for the imminent necessity for developing a better financial system for the world ASAP! And, the precipitated future that can be expected if attempts to keep the status quo continue. Information and opinions expressed in the book filled many gaps that other writers tend to gloss over or omit entirely, e.g., how Germany and Russia dropping the gold standard and hyper-printing to fund WW I, led to bogus reparation payments that led to The Great Depression, and later WW II. And, how lengthy wars are protracted, funded by overactive printing presses lacking sound financial backing. This is an important 100 pages to read.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Shakti Chauhan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Smashing!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    My most highlighted book ever. The book is so well written and succint. No fluff at all. Thank you for Writing this book.
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  • Maya Mouzannar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to read
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 7, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Enjoyed reading the book. You can read it very fast and get a general idea. It was recommended by a friend and I recommend getting it. Delivery was fast and on time. Nicely packaged and in very good condition.
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  • David O'Callaghan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb explanation of Bitcoin for normal people
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Finally a book I can reference/give to people when they ask me about Bitcoin. As a software developer, fascinated with Bitcoin, I struggle to introduce and explain it without getting lost in the technical details. This book handles that perfectly by looking at current real world problems then showing how Bitcoin solves these. It also strikes a great balance with the technical info. Blockchain, transaction, crypto etc are all explained with just enough detail to get the broad concepts across. The finally Q&A section is a nice bonus whereby it takes some common questions/criticisms and gives simple and straightforward answers and counter arguments.

    I thought I would get nothing from this book but I’m reading it again. It’s really helped to clarify and reinforce my belief that Bitcoin can have a massive positive effect in the world. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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  • Jens Leinert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Das perfektes Bitcoin Buch für den Einsteiger im leicht verständlichen Englisch
    Reviewed in Germany on November 27, 2019
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Das Buch "The Little Bitcoin Book" ist ein in einfachem englisch geschriebenes Bitcoin Buch für den Einsteiger.

    Das Buch entstand als Gemeinschaftsprojekt von sieben Personen aus den unterschiedlichsten Bereichen und Orten der Welt.

    Man hat sich für vier Tage zusammen eingeschlossen, um gemeinsam dieses Buch zu schreiben.

    Man lernt, mit welchen Problemen in manchen Regionen der Welt, die Menschen mit einem fehlenden Zugang zu einem funktionierenden Finanzsystem zu kämpfen haben.

    Das Little Bitcoin Book beschreibt die Fehler des heutigen Geldes und warum Bitcoin erfunden wurde.

    Mit anschaulichen Beispielen aus der Praxis wird beschrieben, wie Bitcoin bei diesen Problemen helfen konnte.

    Mit einfachen Worten wird erklärt, was Bitcoin ist, wie es funktioniert, warum es wertvoll ist. Es beschreibt wie es die individuelle Freiheit und die Chancen von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt beeinflusst - von Nigeria über die Philippinen über Venezuela bis hin zu den USA.

    Beim Lesen lernt man nebenbei alles, was man als Anfänger über Bitcoin wissen sollte.

    Das Buch ist kurz, knapp und prägnant. Keine unnötigen Wiederholungen, um künstlich die Anzahl der Seiten aufzublähen.

    Das Buch verzichtet komplett auf komplizierten technischen Erklärungen oder Kaufanleitungen.

    Das Buch ist perfekt für den Anfänger geeignet, der Bitcoin und die möglichen Anwendungen verstehen will.

    Leider gibt es das Buch bisher nur in englisch. Doch da es auf komplizierte Fachbegriffe und ausschweifenden Erklärungen verzichtet, ist es auch ohne umfangreiche Englischkenntnisse einfach zu lesen und sehr gut zu verstehen.
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  • Sylvain S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential introduction to Bitcoin
    Reviewed in France on January 30, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Published in the summer of 2019, “The Little Bitcoin Book” is the book that you must read if you want to quickly and concisely understand what Bitcoin is. Moreover, this book will help you understand why Bitcoin is essential for the future of the world.

    Bitcoin is not a get quick rich scheme contrary to what some people think. Its purpose is much greater. Bitcoin is essential for the creation of a fairer world for all people on earth in the future.

    “The Little Bitcoin Book” was written by a collective of authors committed to promoting Bitcoin and its democratization. Within this collective, we find Jimmy Song who participates in training developers in programming Blockchain while spreading the good Bitcoin word.

    Finally, the book also includes a question and answer section that will give you the opportunity to quickly discover the answers to all the most frequently asked questions about Bitcoin.

    This book can also be an ideal gift for those around you if you are already a Bitcoiner and want to make them understand the importance of Bitcoin for the future of the world.
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  • André Ornelas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Book for people new to Bitcoin
    Reviewed in Spain on January 29, 2021
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    Perfect Book for people new to Bitcoin
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