Learn About Bitcoin
Bitcoin Whitepaper
The original paper published by pseudonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto first introducing the idea of Bitcoin. It is well worth the read for those wanting to dive deeper into Bitcoin.
Basics and Getting Started
A collection of learning materials put together by River Financial, a prominent Bitcoin-only financial institution. Topics include storage, mining, the technology, markets, and more.
Bitcoin Resource Repository
A repository of resources put together by Jameson Lopp, the founder of Casa, a Bitcoin storage solution. Resources cover common misconceptions about Bitcoin and various technical explanations.
The Quiet Master of Cryptocurrency
A podcast interview discussing the basics of Bitcoin between Tim Ferriss, a prominent silicon valley investor and author, Naval Ravikant, a founder and public intellectual, and Nick Szabo, a cryptographer and polymath.
MIT Lecture Series
A lecture series taught by Gary Gensler, Chairman of the SEC, giving a comprehensive overview of Bitcoin, covering the economics, public policy, technology, and theory of Bitcoin.
Braiins Bitcoin Mining Handbook
A deep dive into the fundamentals, software, and business of Bitcoin mining. This resource was written by Braiins, a Bitcoin mining company.
Bitcoin and the US Fiscal Reckoning
A paper addressed to US politicians and policy-makers that builds a case for Bitcoin from a geo-political and economic perspective.
Why Bitcoin Matters
A paper written by Marc Andreessen, a famous entrepreneur and venture capitalist, presenting a case grounded in his technology background for why Bitcoin will make the world a better place.
3 Reasons I’m Investing in Bitcoin
A long-form essay written by prominent macro-economist Lyn Alden, offering three specific why readers should consider adding Bitcoin to their investment portfolios.
For those wanting to learn more about finance and macro-economics, “Broken Money” by Lyn Alden is the perfect book. Alden’s goal is to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of monetary history, from theoretical foundations to practical implications, including an exploration of how new monetary technologies impact society and power structures on a human level.
The book proposes the concept of the network state, envisioning a digital community organized to crowdfund physical territory, offering a decentralized model of governance built from the internet. It explores the challenges and possibilities of this concept, addressing questions surrounding its social, technical, logistical, legal, physical, and financial viability.
For those interested in diving into the technical details of the Bitcoin network, Mastering Bitcoin serves as the definitive source of truth. The book provides all the technical foundations necessary to build a first principles understanding of how the Bitcoin network works under the hood.
In “The Sovereign Individual,” James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg predict a significant societal transition from industrial to information-based economies, offering strategies for financial adaptation. Their expertise, demonstrated in past works like “The Great Reckoning,” underscores their prescient understanding of global political and economic shifts, advocating for individual empowerment in the face of monumental change.
A New York Times reporter chronicles Bitcoin’s meteoric rise and the diverse individuals behind its creation, presenting it as a groundbreaking global currency for the digital era. “Digital Gold” by Nathaniel Popper delves into the history of Bitcoin, portraying it as a revolutionary financial technology embraced by believers worldwide who see it as a potential alternative to traditional banking systems, with its narrative woven around colorful figures like anarchists, entrepreneurs, and the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto.
Alex Gladstein, Human Rights Foundation CSO, emphasizes Bitcoin’s role in granting financial freedom to those in authoritarian regimes, citing examples from Nigeria, Cuba, and El Salvador to illustrate its vital support for activists, savers, and families, offering resilience against oppressive financial systems and a lifeline for the global majority beyond Wall Street.
Learn About the US Dollar and the Economy
How the Economic Machine Works
A 30-minute video produced and narrated by Ray Dalio, a leading Wall Street investor and author, that explains the dynamics of the short and long term debt cycles.
WTF Happened in 1971?
A fascinating compilation of charts and graphs that detail many startling trends that manifested following the Nixon Shock in 1971.
What is Money
A long-form article by macro-economist Lyn Alden that dives into Commodity, Fiat, and Digital money, offering her insights and perspectives on the nature of the technology.
The Fraying of the US Global Currency Reserve System
A fascinating deep dive explaining the context and significance of Nixon’s decision to de-peg the dollar from gold, and explains the macro-economic effects of this decision that are still being felt to this day.
The Use of Knowledge in Society
An essay by Friedrich Hayek, a renowned economist and philosopher, that argues that free markets are the best mechanism for distributing knowledge across society.
A comprehensive analysis of historical cycles in geopolitics and economics, exploring the rise and fall of empires and the evolution of global power dynamics. Dalio provides insights into the forces driving these shifts and offers principles for navigating the complexities of a changing world order, emphasizing the importance of understanding history to anticipate and adapt to the future.
“The Ascent of Money” by Niall Ferguson offers a captivating exploration of the history of finance and its profound impact on human civilization. From ancient times to the modern era, Ferguson traces the evolution of money, banking, and the global financial system, revealing the intricate connections between economics, politics, and society.
A detailed examination of the causes and effects of major debt cycles throughout history, offering insights into how they shape economic landscapes and influence market dynamics. Dalio delves into the mechanics of debt crises, outlining their stages and providing practical frameworks for understanding and navigating these turbulent periods.
A a provocative exposé delving into the secretive origins of the Federal Reserve System in the United States. Griffin meticulously unravels the history and motivations behind the creation of the Federal Reserve, arguing that it represents a consolidation of financial power by a small group of elite bankers.
A a sweeping examination of the history and societal implications of debt throughout human civilization. Graeber challenges conventional economic narratives by arguing that debt predates money and has played a fundamental role in shaping social relationships and power structures.