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Book · 2019

Inventing Bitcoin

by Yan Pritzker, Nicholas Evans · Brought up by 1 person on 1 podcast

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Then there's like simpler intuition building books that aren't hardcore on the economics or the protocol design so you have like inventing bitcoin by john pritzker which is good.
Nic Carter · Lex Fridman Podcast · Apr 2021 Listen at 2:18:03

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Inventing Bitcoin by Yan Pritzker and Nicholas Evans is a concise and accessible introductory book that explains the fundamental economic and technical reasons behind the creation of Bitcoin. The title was discussed on the Lex Fridman Podcast during episode 173, published on April 1, 2021, featuring an interview with guest Nic Carter that explored Bitcoin core values, layered scaling, and blocksize debates. While offering recommendations for those interested in the cryptocurrency space, Nic Carter distinguished between advanced technical volumes and simpler guides. The speaker specifically recommended Inventing Bitcoin by John Pritzker, noting that it serves as an excellent intuition-building book. According to Nic Carter, the text avoids becoming overly hardcore or dense regarding complex economics or intricate protocol design, making it an ideal starting point for beginners who want to grasp the core concepts of the digital asset before tackling more advanced literature.

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“then there's like simpler intuition building books that aren't hardcore on the economics or the protocol design so you have like inventing bitcoin by john pritzker which is good”