The Bitcoin Blockchain

by P. Carl Mullan

This fictional book is a series of easy to read vignettes that illustrate modern uses of Bitcoin cryptocurrency. The characters and situations accurately portray who really uses Bitcoin around the world and for what purposes. These stories expose how criminals exploit cryptocurrency and also how Bitcoin has improved the lives of many people in the modern world.

P. Carl Mullan is a digital currency professional with more than 16-year of hands-on experience working in the industry. Most of these interconnected short stories are based on real events, personal experiences, and actual people.

140 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 13, 2014

About the author

Carl has worked in the digital currency industry since 1999. He has built businesses, websites, financial tools and strong working relationships with industry leaders. Carl has written extensively about the evolution of digital currency over the last 15 years and today continues to write books, articles, and blogs. He operates as a private consultant through the Digital Currency Intelligence Authority (DCIA) and assists emerging digital currency projects through launch and expansion in the global marketplace.

His new book is entitled, A History of Digital Currency in the United States: New Technology in an Unregulated Market is included in the Palgrave series, Advances in the Economics of Innovation and Technology. This is his second book for Palgrave Macmillan on digital currency and his fourth book relating to private money systems.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book as a Goodreads giveaway

I knew nothing about Bitcoins before picking up this book. I know a lot more now and understanding the subject a bit more leaves me better informed about this relatively new and slightly worrying phenomenon.

I enjoyed most of the fictional accounts and as such found the book to be a worthwhile read.

[Anastasia Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book !
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[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

~Disclaimer: I received this book for free in a giveaway~

Trigger Warning: references to child pornography and suicide

I'm not 100% sure how to review this. Is this a traditional book? No. Its a group of stories told about different individuals experiences with bitcoin. It covers the governments confusion, the use of bitcoin in crime and how easy it is to lose bitcoin due to cyber-theft. Overall, the impression I got was a fairly negative review of this highly unregulated form of currency.

Did I like this book....not particularly. I read it from start to finish, but for the most part I didn't care for the majority of the stories told. Partially because I didn't really care what happen to the individuals within.

I'm not sure I'm leaving this book that much better educated about bitcoin than I was before I read this book. I suppose if you didn't pay attention to the news some of this might come as a surprise.

[P Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is different than a lot of the other Bitcoin books out there. It's not really for or against the currency, it's a realistic interpretation of what can happen with these types of cryptocurrencies.

I think people need to pick up this book to feel like they're really informed about how Bitcoin can be used for good and for bad. The scenarios in the book are very plausible and as the author states, are based on today's headlines so invest or don't invest but take the time to inform yourself either way.

This is a good book that I'd recommend to people interested in knowing more about Bitcoin.

[Thoms D · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bitcoin Block chain: Following the money is a gorgeous creation of P. Carl Mullan. I have achieved a lot of experience from reading its stories. The story of Julia and Her boyfriend is attracted me most. I didn’t realize before how much essential is Bitcoin system than common banking process. I am actually motivated by reading this book. In a word, it’s really informative and helpful book.