{"product_id":"9781593276539","title":"Bitcoin for the Befuddled","description":"Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard of Bitcoin—the game-changing digital currency used by millions worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff. It’s an anonymous, revolutionary, cryptographically secure currency that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. If you want to get into the Bitcoin game but find yourself a little confused, \u003ci\u003eBitcoin for the Befuddled\u003c\/i\u003e may be just what you’re looking for. Learn what Bitcoin is; how it works; and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll also learn:\u003cbr\u003e–Bitcoin’s underlying cryptographic principles, and how bitcoins are created\u003cbr\u003e–The history of Bitcoin and its potential impact on trade and commerce\u003cbr\u003e–All about the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin transactions\u003cbr\u003e–How to choose a bitcoin wallet that’s safe and easy to use\u003cbr\u003e–How to accept bitcoins as payment in your physical store or on your website\u003cbr\u003e–Advanced topics, including Bitcoin mining and Bitcoin programming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its non-technical language and patient, step-by-step approach to this fascinating currency, \u003ci\u003eBitcoin for the Befuddled\u003c\/i\u003e is your ticket to getting started with Bitcoin. Get out from under the rock and get in the Bitcoin game. Just make sure not to lose your shirt.","brand":"No Starch Press San Francisco, CA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129455624432,"sku":"9781593276539","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781593276539_p0.jpg?v=1763808767","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781593276539","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}