Crypto-Resources

A deck of cryptocurrency and blockchain resources to get the beginner started, the learner graduated, and the expert dreaming.

Books

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Andreas Antonopoulos' Bitcoin Book [link]

Princeton Bitcoin Book [pdf]

MOOCs

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Coursera Bitcoin and Crytocurrency Course [link]

University of Nocosia Digital Currency MOOC [link]

Videos

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Khan Academy Bitcoin Introduction [link]

Andreas Antonopoulos' Introduction to Bitcoin (Also the author of the Bitcoin Book & a useful YouTube channel) [link]

Whitepapers

Bitcoin Whitepaper [pdf]

Ethereum Whitepaper [link]

Ethereum Yellowpaper [pdf]

More Technical Resources

Smart Contracts

The Hitchhikers Guide to Smart Contracts [link]

A 101 Noob Intro to Programming Smart Contracts on Ethereum [link]

Proof of Stake

Ethereum Proof of Stake FAQ [link]

Sharding

Ethereum Sharding FAQ [link]

Atomic Swaps or Lightning Transactions

Side Chains

Anonymity

Bitcoin Magazine: Is Bitcoin Anonymous? (intro) [link]

Encryption and Hashing Algorithms

Ethash POW Algorithm [link]

Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) [link]

Decentralized Apps (Dapps)

Good Smart Contract Safety Practices Ethereum Wiki [link]

Wallets

Generating an Ethereum Wallet[link]

Projects

Decentralized AI & Homomorphic Encryption [link]

Truffle Ethereum Development Framework [link]

OpenZeppelin Secure Smart Contract Framework [link]

List of Many Ongoing Ethereum Projects in Different Phases [link]

Link between Bitcoin and Ethereum - BTC Relay [link]

Other Good Places to Learn

Bitcoin Wiki [link]

Bitcoin Developer Docs [link]

Bitcoin Magazine Introductory Guides [link] Includes:

• What is Bitcoin?
• What is Blockchain?
• What makes Bitcoin Valuable?
• What are Bitcoin Wallets?
• And several other introductions to digital currency related topics.

Litecoin Wiki [link]

Ethereum Wiki on Problems of Cryptocurrencies [link]

The Ethereum Wiki [link]