Blockchain: The Key to the World of Cryptocurrencies. A word that sounds like a promise of wealth. But what exactly is Blockchain? Unfortunately, in most books, articles, and discussions, it is either explained in a way that's hard to understand or oversimplified with unnecessary emotional baggage, presented either technically or ideologically. Some see Blockchain as a savior from greedy bankers, while others view it as a tool for building cryptocurrencies that undermine central banks. Which image is closer to reality? The story of Blockchain is not just a tale of mathematical experiments. It's primarily a story of the age-old attempt to record human activities and the value that flows from them. This time, however, the goal is to make it accessible to everyone on equal terms. But will it truly be equal?
Acknowledgement. Introduction. 1. Blockchain—from a Florentine monk to the anonymous cryptographer. 2. Let Blockchain be Blokchain. 3. Who is Satoshi?. 4. Bitcoin fever: The Digital El Dorado. 5. The Cryptospeculation. 6. Crypto entrepreneurs. 7. Fresh start. 8. Blockchain governed by corporations. 9. Metaverse. 10. Is it possible to change the world of finance once again?
Biography
Mateusz Mach is the founder of Nextrope, a leading software company in the blockchain industry, which specializes in blockchain implementations for enterprise clients and governments. At the age of 17, he developed Five App, the world's first messenger designed for the deaf community. He is an alumnus of New York University Abu Dhabi and a finalist in the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 ranking as well as the New Europe 100 list, coordinated by Google and the "Financial Times."
