The Bitcoin Big Bang
How Alternative Currencies Are About to Change the World

In the same way that email changed the way we transfer information, the decentralized bitcoin network is about to revolutionize the business world, the legal profession, and even how we view the role of government. The Bitcoin Big Bang dives headfirst into this paradigm shift and goes beyond Bitcoin 101 to explain how this transformative technology is about to change the world. This book will: Explore the origins of digital currency Discuss the history of payment systems Explain how the bitcoin network is being used to facilitate the free and instant transfer of value Describe the mining of bitcoin Detail how to invest in bitcoin The Bitcoin Big Bang is the guide to navigating the uncharted digital currency territory, serving as a resource for corporations, lawyers, doctors, researchers, academics, and entrepreneurs.