Attack of the 50 Foot Blockchain: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum and Smart Contracts: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum & Smart Contracts Paperback – 24 July 2017

David Gerard explains the ideology, technology and history of bitcoin, blockchain and covers associated buzzwords like ICO, DAO, Smart Contracts and more. It is a teardown of the new religion of crypto and blockchain which has no practical uses and is an ecological disaster.A must read for anyone who is contemplating investing in crypto or planning to use a blockchain for any purpose.

Bitcoin and Blockchain although useful are overhyped and oversold technologies. This book provides an account of the participants, ideologies and the failings of people who have got onto the Bitcoin/Blockchain buzz. I do feel that cryptocurrencies are useful but many issues need to be addressed before they become a de-facto standard like other currencies. However, shady peddlers continue to bilk public who have a FOMO complex with respect to cryptocurrencies. This is a must read. Some technical knowledge is required.