Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Nxt: Introduction to Nxt as a pioneering blockchain with proofofstake innovation.
2: Blockchain: Explains blockchain's role in reshaping trust, governance, and digital records.
3: Cryptocurrency: Defines cryptocurrency as a global political and economic disruptor.
4: Cryptocurrencies in Europe: Reviews European policies shaping the crypto regulatory landscape.
5: Peter Todd (programmer): Details Toddâs influence on decentralization and Bitcoin security.
6: Cardano (blockchain platform): Explores Cardanoâs scientific approach to crypto development.
7: Fork (blockchain): Unpacks forks as ideological and political rifts within crypto communities.
8: Bitcoin Satoshi Vision: Analyzes BSVâs distinct stance on scalability and blockchain vision.
9: Bitcoin Core: Delves into the core team's role in guiding Bitcoinâs development and governance.
10: Bitcoin: Offers foundational understanding of Bitcoin's philosophy, purpose, and politics.
11: Coinbase: Highlights the influence of centralized exchanges on the crypto ecosystem.
12: Monero: Focuses on Moneroâs commitment to privacy and financial autonomy.
13: Blockstream: Investigates Blockstreamâs role in Bitcoin innovation and protocol control.
14: Satoshi Nakamoto: Explores the myth and ideology surrounding Bitcoin's anonymous creator.
15: Adam Back: Chronicles Backâs contributions to crypto science and decentralized finance.
16: Proof of work: Describes PoWâs role in political economy and blockchain security.
17: Initial coin offering: Looks at ICOs as fundraising tools and their regulatory challenges.
18: Bitcoin scalability problem: Breaks down the debates over transaction capacity and solutions.
19: Cryptocurrency wallet: Discusses wallets as personal tools for sovereignty over assets.
20: History of bitcoin: Reviews Bitcoinâs political roots and its global impact over time.
21: Circle (company): Examines Circleâs role in bridging traditional finance and digital assets.
This book equips professionals, students, and crypto enthusiasts with a deep understanding of how cryptocurrencies intersect with political science. It offers both technical insights and ideological contexts, showing that the cost of ignorance far outweighs the investment in this knowledge.