Bitcoin & BlockchainDefinitive Guide to Decentralized Money and P2P Finance

Bitcoin and the Future of Peer‑to‑Peer Finance is your practical roadmap to understanding how open networks are transforming money, payments, and capital markets. Written for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, it bridges theory and practice so you can make confident, informed decisions. What you will learn: - Core concepts: blockchain, consensus, mining vs. staking, digital scarcity, and network effects - Wallets and security: private keys, multisig, hardware options, backups, and common pitfalls - Cost and speed: fees, mempools, confirmations, finality, and how layer‑2 scaling changes UX - Use cases: remittances, cross‑border B2B, savings in high‑inflation markets, and microtransactions - DeFi in context: lending, DEXs, stablecoins, and risk management beyond hype - Compliance basics: KYC/AML, travel rule, custody considerations, and reporting - Evaluation frameworks: comparing chains, assessing liquidity and security, and selecting vendors Why this book: - Evidence‑driven: clear models, data snapshots, and concise diagrams that make complex topics accessible - Actionable: checklists, decision trees, and product design tips for founders and product managers - Balanced: opportunities and limitations, security trade‑offs, and sensible implementation paths Who it is for: - Entrepreneurs and product teams exploring crypto features or P2P rails - Finance leaders seeking faster, lower‑cost settlement and new markets - Students and professionals entering fintech and web3 roles Product details: - Format: Paperback, 320 pages; also includes a downloadable workbook with templates - Language: English; Publication year: 2025 - Dimensions: 6 x 9 in; Printed on acid‑free paper with lay‑flat binding for note‑taking Inside the box: - The main book - Access code for digital workbook and update resources Make sense of the noise, avoid costly mistakes, and unlock real utility from decentralized money with a guide designed to stand the test of time.