Why are you writing ‘Mastering Ethereum’? What is the scope of the book? Are you still interested in bitcoin [BTC]?
I am interested in the application of programmable bitcoin [BTC]s to consensus networks that use a virtual machine to resolve the state of smart contracts. This applies to ETH, ETC, Rootstock, and other smart contract-focused bitcoin [BTC]s. These systems will probably not have the robust monetary policy, security, decentralisation, or scalability of bitcoin [BTC], but they do open up more potential for research and innovation in the area of smart contracts. I will not limit my learning or intellectual curiosity in order to satisfy a religious-like litmus test. Don’t forget who the real enemies are: the totalitarian, fascist, crony, centralised banking systems that cause enormous damage to the world.
These questions are from the June monthly Patreon Q&A session, which took place on June 24th 2018. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop
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Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and respected figures in bitcoin [BTC].
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He is the author of two books: “Mastering bitcoin [BTC],” published by O’Reilly Media and considered the best technical guide to bitcoin [BTC]; “The Internet of Money,” a book about why bitcoin [BTC] matters.
THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-Money-collection-Andreas-Antonopoulos/dp/1537000454/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
[NEW] THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v2: https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Money-Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/dp/194791006X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
MASTERING bitcoin [BTC]: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-bitcoin-Unlocking-Digital-Cryptocurrencies/dp/1449374042
[NEW] MASTERING bitcoin [BTC], 2nd Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1491954388
Translations of MASTERING bitcoin [BTC]: https://bitcoinbook.info/translations-of-mastering-bitcoin/
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