I'd like to compile a list of books that should be on every Bitcoiner's bookshelf. They don't have to be about Bitcoin specifically, but contribute to the knowledge, worldview, mentality and "DNA" of a Bitcoiner.
They could be on economics, entrepreneurship, philosophy, history or whatever.
I'd like to create a list specifically as a resource for people who want to work in Bitcoin. Imagine hiring a Bitcoiner for your team, what would be on your "required reading" list for them, to be sure you're on the same "page"?
Please include a sentence as to why you're suggesting specific books. Thank you!
"The Blocksize War: The Battle Over Who Controls Bitcoin’s Protocol Rules"
Learned who the big-blockers were/are, has a good history of the bitcoin forks, and just the story of bitcoin in a pivotal part of it's history.
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Thank you! I'll put it on the list!
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"Paris 1919" - Those who forget history are bound to repeat it, this book focuses on the time b/w the two great wars. About 100 years back, every thing is cyclical even the Weimar republic.
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Thank you, I'll check it out!
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Yeah, that is a good book. Been a looooong time since I read it. Like before I really got bitcoin. I should re-read it maybe.
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The Bitcoin Standard. A classic, it really made me think about money and the history of money, and understand it so much more than I ever did. And it opened the door to bitcoin for me.
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Thank you, this book is on the list :)
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Indeed. I know there are folks that don't like the author and he is opinionated but seriously. Its a great book and if I only read books with only things I agreed with I'd be rather bored and limited.
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Good point! Always good to stay open minded and listen to people we disagree with.
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The Bullish Case for Bitcoin. It doesn't attempt to be exhaustive. Great summary with just the right about of technical background on bitcoin. If you are technically minded I think this should be the first book on bitcoin you read.
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Also I'd suggest - the original article with the same title (https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1) is a gem. Absolutely loved it, it got me started down the rabbit hole. And of course, it's much shorter.
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Yes, this one will be on the list, thank you!
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In addition to the books mentioned below, what does everyone think of
The creature from Jekyll Island The sovereign individual The price of tomorrow
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Every Bitcoiner, young and old, should consider reading all TuttleTwins titles.
These are easy and accessible kids storybooks that incorporate libertarian ideas, a necessary grounding to understand the values of Bitcoin and freedom.
These kids storybooks are stepping stones to works by Mises, Rothbard, Hoppe, Bastiat, Ayn Rand, etc.
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Oh nice, I'll check these out!
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