By Canadian author Jason Ansell
Build your understanding of cryptocurrency one topic at a time. Compare the five Mastering Crypto books, find the right place to start and choose a paperback or Kindle edition through Amazon.ca.
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THE MASTERING CRYPTO SERIES
A useful first crypto book should meet you where you are. Someone learning the meaning of Bitcoin needs a different starting point from a reader exploring smart contracts or wallet recovery. This guide compares books from our own Mastering Crypto series so you can decide which topic matters most to you.
| Your goal | Start with |
|---|---|
| Understand the technology | Understanding Blockchain |
| Understand wallet security | Understanding Seed Phrases |
| Learn cryptocurrency basics | A Beginner's Guide to Cryptocurrency |
| Explore decentralized finance | Understanding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) |
| Explore the decentralized internet | Understanding Web3 |
Understand the technology
A Beginner's Guide to the Technology That's Changing the World
Newcomers, students and business readers who want to understand how blockchain works before exploring digital assets.
Start here for distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms and smart contracts. It provides the technical foundation for the rest of the series.
See topics and preview options →Understand wallet security
Mastering Seed Phrases and Protecting Your Digital Wealth
Readers who want to understand wallet backups, recovery phrases and the responsibilities of self-custody.
Choose this book to develop your understanding of seed phrases, backup strategies, common scams and recovery procedures.
See topics and preview options →Learn cryptocurrency basics
Learn How to Buy, Sell, and Manage Digital Assets with Confidence
First-time readers looking for a plain-language introduction to Bitcoin, digital assets, wallets and exchanges.
Choose this book for a broad introduction to cryptocurrency vocabulary, how the ecosystem works and the risks to understand before participating.
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Explore decentralized finance
Unlocking the Potential of DeFi and Earning Passive Income
Readers who already understand wallets and cryptocurrency and want to study DeFi mechanisms and risks.
Move on to this book for liquidity pools, lending, staking and smart-contract risks. It explains the concepts behind DeFi rather than promising returns.
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Explore the decentralized internet
The Beginner's Guide to the Decentralized Internet
Creators, entrepreneurs and curious readers exploring digital ownership, decentralized applications and online communities.
Choose this book for NFTs, DAOs, digital identity and the ideas behind a decentralized internet.
See topics and preview options →Begin with cryptocurrency basics or blockchain foundations. Next, study wallet security and seed phrases. With that foundation, choose DeFi or Web3 according to your interests. Reading the books in stages lets you build vocabulary before moving to more specialised topics.
You can also read a free introduction to cryptocurrency, explore how blockchain works, or use the crypto glossary alongside your book.
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These books explain technology and general concepts. They are not Canadian tax manuals or recommendations to purchase cryptocurrency. For a look at the author's background, visit About Jason Ansell.
Start with A Beginner's Guide to Cryptocurrency for digital assets, wallets and exchanges. Choose Understanding Blockchain first if you want to understand the underlying technology. You do not need to buy the whole series to start.
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No. The series explains cryptocurrency, blockchain, wallet security, DeFi and Web3 concepts for a broad audience. It is not a substitute for current Canadian tax, legal or investment advice.
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Jason Ansell is a Canadian author, technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Vector Smart Chain. The series brings his experience building technology into approachable explanations for readers.