Ethereum: Ethereum investing, programming, mining, blockchains, and smart contracts; Complete User's Guide for 2018 (Paperback )

Decentralized platforms like Bitcoin changed cryptocurrency forever, but Ethereum is going to change so much more

Before you can successfully mine and invest in Ethereum, you need to understand where it came from, how it works, and how it’s different than Bitcoin The founder of Ethereum wanted to create a blockchain that could incorporate applications and not just currency. He made Ethereum, which has a more complex code and system of “tokens,” which represent anything of value, not just ethers, which is the fuel that Ethereum uses.

Using Ethereum is similar to other cryptocurrencies, with its system of keys and wallets

If you’ve never used Bitcoin before, this book walks you through what you need to know to set up an Ethereum wallet and start collecting ether. You have a private and public key; the private key is just for your use and lets the blockchain know who you are, while the public key is an address that people can send ether to. The wallet stores the key and gives you access to your ether. There are lots of types of wallets, so you’ll learn about the best options, and how to buy and send ether.