Cryptocurrency Mining & Blockchain Technology Explained

A 2 books in 1 collection covering the topics of cryptocurrency mining and the blockchain technology that underlies the entire ecosystem.

The Basics of Blockchain Explained:

Blockchain technology is not new. In fact, it was introduced in 2009 with the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, but since then, things have moved on at a significant pace. These days, many industries are developing their own blockchain-based solutions, looking to replace their existing database and record-keeping systems with one that works faster and is far more secure.

In this book, you will learn:

What blockchain is

How blockchain works – a brief overview and a more technical look

The history of blockchain technology and Bitcoin

The advantages and disadvantages of blockchain technology

How blockchain works with the financial industry

How it works with other industries

What Ethereum is

How decentralized apps and smart contracts work

What the proof-of-work concept is and how it works

The current and future use cases for the blockchain

What Ripple and the R3 consortium are

The blockchain has already changed the world in so many ways, and most of us aren’t even aware that the systems we’ve used every day have changed. Not every blockchain is decentralized; some still have a centralized intermediary. Not every blockchain is open-source. Banks, governments, and financial institutions are all maintaining control but in a more open, secure way that is far less open to fraud than previous financial transaction systems.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Mining for Beginners:
Want to make money with your gaming computer from mining crypto? Want to create a GPU rig? Want to go deep and start ASIC mining?
Imagine mining crypto in the background while you use your computer or laptop for everyday things like work, gaming, or surfing the web.
After reading this book you will begin making passive income with mining within an hour.
In this guide, you will learn…

How mining works

Which coins to mine

Using mining facilities with 3rd party hosting services

Setting up your rig

Solo vs. Pool Mining