As Bitcoiners, we strive to expand our knowledge of the decentralized currency when we can. Reading Bitcoin-related books is one of the best ways to increase your understanding of Bitcoin, the current fiat system, and how Bitcoin is a better option as a global currency.
Below are 5 popular Bitcoin books that will help you expand your Bitcoin knowledge. Please note, that there are a large amount of great Bitcoin-related books that are not mentioned in this list. The below are books I personally own and have read myself, and are in no particular order.
There are a lot of other Bitcoin books out there, I have only suggested ones I have read myself.

1) The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous

This is an obvious one, and arguably the most popular Bitcoin book right now, The Bitcoin Standard provides an in-depth analysis of the history, economics, and philosophy behind Bitcoin. It argues that Bitcoin is the new gold standard and explains how the technology works, its potential impact on the global economy, and why it is important for individuals to understand and embrace it.

2) Mastering Bitcoin by Andreas M. Antonopoulos

Mastering Bitcoin is a technical guide to understanding and using Bitcoin, written by one of the most prominent voices in the Bitcoin community. It covers topics such as the blockchain, wallets, mining, and security, and provides practical tips for developers, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to leverage the power of Bitcoin.

3) The Book Of Satoshi by Phil Champagne

The Book of Satoshi is a collection of writings by the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. It includes the original white paper that introduced the concept of Bitcoin, as well as email exchanges between Nakamoto and other early Bitcoin enthusiasts. The book offers insights into the motivations and thought processes behind the creation of Bitcoin.

4) Bitcoin Evangelism by Brian De Mint

For individuals who are new to Bitcoin or those who have already adopted this technology and want to gain a better understanding of technical concepts and share them with others, Bitcoin Evangelism is an excellent resource. This resource can make Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency accessible to anyone, as these concepts do not have to be challenging.

5) 21 Lessons by Gigi

Falling down the Bitcoin rabbit hole as a new Bitcoiner is a dramatic experience. 21 Lessons explores the author's most significant realizations learned in their own orange pill experience.

Final Thoughts

And there you go, that's the list of 5 must-have Bitcoin books to increase your knowledge and understanding of the most popular digital currency.
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Mandibles
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Bitcoin Is Venice is a newer one, but it's excellent. Future classic for sure.
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The Bitcoin Standard you say? Thank you for the recommendation!
what is it about? I've never heard of it.
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I've never heard of it.
Did you lived under a rock until today?
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sorry I left my sarcasm tag off, thought it was obvious enough. ;P
This post had me laughing. a brief GPT description of 5 bitcoin books, including The Bitcoin Standard, and buddy's shameless self promo as book #6 on the list.
Also, while we're talking about it... Even as someone who is borderline obsessive with bitcoin, I did not like TBS, and I wouldn't recommend it be someone's introductory book to bitcoin as most bitcoiners do. It spends the majority of the book glorifying the gold standard, then eventually wraps up with "and by the way, bitcoin is better than gold"
"The Seventh Property" by Eric Yakes would be my go-to bitcoin book recommendation
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"never heard of it" is different than "didn't read it".
You can't be in Bitcoin world without even hear at least once about that book. That means you literally live under a rock.
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I have read that book, as I stated. It's okay at best, I wouldn't recommend it.
I thought my original comment was sarcastic enough that I did not need to include a sarcasm tag. I will be more clear in the future.
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ok ok ok
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History of money and why fiat sucks, I would say. Only the last few chapters are actually about bitcoin iirc but that's also why the book is so good because it shows that bitcoin is just the next "obvious" evolution of money.
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It's a bit of an underground book - really hard to find. Would recommend 👍🏼
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Nice..thank you. I was just thinking earlier today which one to read next. Probably Gigi’s. 🙏
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Gonna buy all of this
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"Bitcoin is Venice" was thoroughly enjoyable to me. Interesting arguments, good bibliography pointing at other worthwhile reads.
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I have seen that on Amazon, but have yet to buy and purchase it. Maybe I'll give that a read next!
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"Kicking the Hornet's Nest" - It's similar to "The Book of Satoshi" but Kicking is different in that it has ALL of Satoshi's writings and has very little editorial commentary. PDF version and others at https://hive.blog/@crrdlx/satoshi