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Bitcoin Beginner is a PDF book that provides an introduction to the world of Bitcoin that is suitable for those without any relavant background.
The book is great as it explains what Bitcoins are as well as how best to purchase and use them. There is also an "advanced" version that goes deeper into the technical details behind Bitcoin.
The basic books covers:
- A simple explanation of what Bitcoin is, where it came from, and how it compares to other currencies.
- What a Bitcoin wallet is, and how to get yours setup.
- How to buy and sell bitcoins, and ways to make sure you don't get scammed.
- How to make sure your bitcoins are secure.
While the advanced guide also covers:
- What Bitcoin mining is, and how to get started.
- How Bitcoin transactions are secured using Public Key cryptography, and how they're added to the Block Chain.
- How the supply of Bitcoins is stabilized using "Proof of Work".
The basic version is $3 and the advanced book is $10 (and comes with $5 worth of bitcoin)