Overview: Going Beyond Bitcoin

You have undoubtedly seen the term "Bitcoin" splattered over a number of headlines if you have even briefly perused the news over the past several years. This revolutionary technology surged to over $7000 per coin in 2017, surpassing its initial value by 3,000% in less than a year and garnering international notice in the process. It's just the one that drew everyone's attention; there are other fascinating uses of this new technology out there as well. If you're reading this book, you probably are one of those smart investors or early adopters who heard about Bitcoin and wants to learn more, or you've already realized that there are other options available to you and would like to know what those are. We will go over the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies in this book, with Bitcoin serving as our example since it was the first to understand how to have an effect on the global financial system. More significantly, though, we will also examine the various cryptocurrencies competing for public interest, highlighting their unique features and identifying which ones are currently deserving of your attention or may become so in the near future.