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Cryptoassets : the innovative investor's guide to bitcoin and beyond / Chris Burniske & Jack Tatar.

by Burniske, Chris.

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McGraw-Hill Education, 2018.

Digital currency.

Blockchains (Databases)

9781260026672 (hc.)

xxvii, 325 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-307) and index.

Part I. What -- Bitcoin and the financial crisis of 2008 -- The basics of bitcoin and blockchain technology -- "Blockchain, not Bitcoin?" -- The taxonomy of cryptoassets -- Cryptocommodities and cryptotokens -- Part II. Why -- The importance of portfolio management and alternative assets -- The most compelling alternative asset of the twenty-first century -- Defining cryptoassets as a new asset class -- The evolution of cryptoasset market behavior -- The speculation of crowds and "this time is different" thinking -- "It's just a Ponzi scheme, isn't it?" -- Part III. How -- Fundamental analysis and a valuation framework for cryptoassets -- Operating health of cryptoasset networks and technical analysis -- Investing directly in cryptoassets: mining, exchanges, and wallets -- "Where's the Bitcoin ETF?" -- The wild world of ICOs -- Preparing current portfolios for blockchain disruption -- The future of investing is here -- Chris and Jack's go-to crypto resources.

Bitcoin was the first cryptoasset, but today there are over 800 and counting, including ether, ripple, litecoin, monero, and more. This guide from two industry insiders shows you how to navigate the brave new blockchain world, and how to invest in these emerging assets. An actionable framework for investigating and valuing cryptoassets. Portfolio management techniques to maximize returns while managing risk. Historical context and tips to navigate inevitable bubbles and manias. Practical guides to exchanges, wallets, capital market vehicles, and ICOs. Predictions on how blockchain technology may disrupt current portfolios. In addition to offering investment strategies, this resource will help you understand how these assets were created, how they work, and how they are evolving amid the blockchain revolution. The authors define a clear and original cryptoasset taxonomy, composed of cryptocurrencies, cryptocommodities, and cryptotokens, with insights into how each subset is blending technology and markets. You'll find a variety of methods to invest in these assets, whether through global exchanges that trade 24/7 or initial cryptoasset offerings (ICOs).

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