Cryptoassets : the innovative investor's guide to bitcoin and beyond /

Burniske, Chris,

Cryptoassets : the innovative investor's guide to bitcoin and beyond / by Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar. - 325 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contenidos: Author's Note

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: What

Bitcoin and the Financial Crisis of 2008

The Basics of Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology

"Blockchain, Not Bitcoin?"

The Taxonomy of Cryptoassets

Cryptocommodities and Cryptotokens
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Part II: Why

The Importance of Portfolio Management and Alternative Assets

The Most Compelling Alternative Asset of the Twenty-First Century

Defining Cryptoassets as a New Asset Class

The Evolution of Cryptoasset Market Behavior

The Speculation of Crowds and "This Time is Different" Thinking

"It's Just a Ponzi Scheme, Isn't It?"



Part III: How

Fundamental Analysis and a Valuation Framework for Cryptoassets

Evaluating the Health of Cryptoasset Networks and Technical Analysis

Directly Investing in Cryptoassets: Mining, Exchanges, and Wallets

"Where's the Bitcoin ETF?"

The Wild World of ICOs

Preparing Current Portfolios for Blockchain Disruption

The Future of Investing is Here


Chris and Jack's Go‑to Crypto Resources

Notes

Index

Cryptoassets by Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar is a comprehensive guide for investors seeking to understand and evaluate digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and beyond. The book introduces a taxonomy for cryptoassets—grouping them into cryptocurrencies, cryptocommodities, and cryptotokens—while explaining how blockchain technology works.

It covers why cryptoassets are a legitimate and emerging asset class, compares them to traditional investments, and addresses concerns like volatility, speculation, and fraud. The authors also provide valuation frameworks, portfolio strategies, and practical tools for investing, including how to use exchanges, wallets, and assess ICOs.

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