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Author Kent, Peter, 1957- author.

Title Cryptocurrency Mining For Dummies / Peter Kent, Tyler Bain
Published Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2020]
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Description 1 online resource
Series For dummies
--For dummies.
Contents Introduction -- Part 1: Discovering the Basics of Cryptocurrency -- Chapter 1: Cryptocurrency Explained -- Chapter 2: Understanding Cryptocurrency Mining -- Chapter 3: Building Blocks: The Transaction's Journey to the Blockchain -- Chapter 4: Exploring the Different Forms of Mining -- Part 2: The Evolution of Cryptocurrency Mining -- Chapter 5: The Evolution of Mining -- Chapter 6: The Future of Cryptocurrency Mining -- Part 3: Becoming a Cryptocurrency Miner -- Chapter 7: Mining Made Simple: Finding and Preparing a Pool Account -- Chapter 8: Picking a Cryptocurrency to Mine -- Chapter 9: Gathering Your Mining Gear -- Chapter 10: Setting Up Your Mining Hardware -- Part 4: The Economics of Mining -- Chapter 11: Running the Numbers: Is it Worth It? -- Chapter 12: Reducing Negatives and Gaining an Edge -- Chapter 13: Running Your Cryptocurrency Business -- Part 5: The Parts of Ten -- Chapter 14: Ten or So Tips for When the Market Dips -- Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Boost ROI -- Chapter 16: Ten Types of Cryptocurrency Resources -- Chapter 17: Ten Criticisms of Cryptocurrencies and Mining
Summary Find out the essentials of cryptocurrency mining The cryptocurrency phenomenon has sparked a new opportunity mine for virtual gold, kind of like the prospectors of a couple centuries back. This time around, you need some tech know-how to get into the cryptocurrency mining game. This book shares the insight of two cryptocurrency insiders as they break down the necessary hardware, software, and strategies to mine Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, LiteCoin, and Dash. They also provide insight on how to stay ahead of the curve to maximize your return on investment. Get the tech tools and know-how to start miningPick the best cryptocurrency to return your investmentApply a sound strategy to stay ahead of the gameFind cryptocurrency value at the source From the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain to selecting the best currency to mine, this easy-to-access book makes it easy to get started today! -- From the publisher
Notes Title details screen (OverDrive, viewed November 25, 2019)
Subject Cryptocurrencies.
Electronic funds transfers.
cryptocurrencies.
COMPUTERS -- Electronic Commerce (see also headings under BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- E-Commerce)
Cryptocurrencies.
Electronic funds transfers.
Form Electronic book
Author Bain, Tyler, author
ISBN 9781119579472
1119579473
9781119579427
1119579422