The Genesis Book: The Story of the People and Projects That Inspired Bitcoin
The Genesis Book
The Genesis Book chronicles the journey of diverse computer scientists, privacy activists, and heterodox economists who, for decades before Satoshi Nakamoto, sought to create a digital currency free from government control. This book tells the story of the people and projects that paved the way for Bitcoin, the world’s first successful peer-to-peer electronic cash system.
Praise for The Genesis Book:
- Jameson Lopp: “The Genesis Book takes us on a century-long journey through the stories of visionaries whose innovations laid the foundation for Bitcoin. Aaron van Wirdum weaves a tapestry of technological triumphs and extraordinary breakthroughs.”
- Paul Sztorc: “This book highlights the problems that pre-Bitcoin innovators faced, in the right order. It’s the best Bitcoin book yet written.”
- Giacomo Zucco: “Aaron van Wirdum accurately conveys Bitcoin’s multifaceted cultural background. A must-read for understanding where Bitcoin came from.”
- Tuur Demeester: “This book is a tour de force, providing an essential history of Bitcoin’s origins. Van Wirdum’s in-depth research and engaging prose make for a compelling read.”
About the Author:
Aaron van Wirdum studied Journalism and Politics at Utrecht University, focusing on the historical impact of new technologies. He discovered Bitcoin in 2013 and has been writing about it ever since, primarily for Bitcoin Magazine. The Genesis Book is his first book.
