Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
Cryptoassets provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the complex world of digital currencies and blockchain technology. Authors Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar explain how bitcoin and its successors have birthed an entirely new asset class that demands a unique valuation approach. By bridging the gap between traditional finance and the decentralized future, the authors help readers unders…
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