Blockchain & Cryptoeconomics: A Complete Guide to Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and the New Digital Economy
Socci, Matteo
Synopsis "Blockchain & Cryptoeconomics: A Complete Guide to Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and the New Digital Economy"
Blockchain & Cryptoeconomics – Complete guide to blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the new digital economy Do you really want to understand how blockchain works, what cryptocurrencies are and how global finance is changing? This book is the essential guide to orient yourself in the new world of cryptoeconomics, Fintech and Web3. We are in the midst of an unprecedented digital revolution. Blockchain, DeFi and new decentralised technologies are transforming finance, work and our digital identity. Ignoring these changes today means missing concrete personal and professional opportunities. Blockchain & Cryptoeconomics is a complete, up-to-date and accessible manual. Ideal for those starting from scratch, but also for those who want to update themselves with solid foundations, clear explanations and practical applications. In this book you will discover: - What Fintech is and how it is redefining global finance - What blockchain is, how it works, and why it is secure and immutable - Blocks, hashes, decentralisation, types of blockchain (public, private, hybrid) - Smart contracts and the automation of complex processes - Cryptocurrencies: origin, uses, functioning, stablecoins, altcoins and tokenomics - The cases of Bitcoin, Ethereum and the main alternative ecosystems - How a crypto wallet works, differences between hot and cold wallets, seed phrases and security - Centralised exchanges (CEX) and decentralised exchanges (DEX), orders, trading pairs, liquidity - Guide to buying cryptocurrencies with euros or a card - How to access DeFi: loans, collateral, staking, farming, Aave, Curve, Compound - The risks of DeFi: impermanent loss, rug pulls, smart-contract vulnerabilities - NFTs: what they are, how to create and sell them on OpenSea, Blur, Magic Eden - The value of NFTs in art, games, the metaverse and digital rights - Copyright, licences and ownership in the NFT world - Web3: from the centralised web to a freer, more transparent and participatory one - DAOs, digital identity, blockchain-based social networks and interoperability in the metaverse - Regulations and privacy: crypto taxation, anti-money laundering, KYC, transparency and security - How to recognise and prevent the most common crypto scams - Practical step-by-step section: opening a wallet, connecting to DApps, starting to invest - How to train and work in the crypto and Fintech world - The new digital professions: blockchain developers, analysts, consultants, community managers - Courses, certifications, incubators and emerging Web3 projects - Decentralised finance as an opportunity for global inclusion Every chapter is written in simple yet precise language, enriched with concrete examples, case studies and operational strategies so you can act independently. This book accompanies you on a clear path: from theory to practice, from discovery to conscious management. Why read it? - Because knowing about blockchain and cryptocurrencies today is essential in order not to be left behind - Because it teaches you how to protect your savings and seize new opportunities - Because it offers you concrete tools to invest, understand and take an active part - Because it builds digital skills that are also valuable in the world of work This book is for you if: • You are curious to discover what lies behind Bitcoin, Ethereum and DeFi • You want to learn how to use wallets, DApps and manage digital assets securely • You are interested in entering the world of Fintech and the new digital careers • You are looking for a complete yet simple guide with accessible language • You want to understand how blockchain, Web3 and NFTs are changing ownership, value and online relationships Blockchain & Cryptoeconomics is more than a book: it is a true compass.
