{"product_id":"crypto-without-illusions-a-risk-first-guide-to-understanding-cryptocurrency-9798241301642","title":"Crypto Without Illusions: A Risk-First Guide to Understanding Cryptocurrency","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Prajesh Bharat Vasani\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Non-Classifiable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrypto Without Illusions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Risk-First Guide to Understanding Cryptocurrency\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy Prajesh Vasani\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCryptocurrency is one of the most talked-about technologies of the 21st century - yet most books on the topic fall into one of two traps: hype or fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrypto Without Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e takes a different path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of telling you what to buy, or making bold predictions about the future, this book explains \u003cb\u003ehow cryptocurrency actually works, why it exists, and where it makes sense in the real world\u003c\/b\u003e. It cuts through the noise and confusion to give you a \u003cb\u003eclear, practical, and long-lasting understanding\u003c\/b\u003e of blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized finance, market cycles, and responsible participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Cryptocurrency Exists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCryptocurrency wasn't born merely to replace banks or chase profits - it emerged to solve a coordination problem: \u003ci\u003ehow to enforce shared rules without relying on a central authority or discretionary trust.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Blockchain Works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn how transactions become blocks, how consensus is reached, and why immutability is not absolute but increasingly resistant to change - all explained in clear, non-mathematical terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership, Custody \u0026amp; Risk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat does it really mean to \"own\" digital assets? This book walks you through wallets, private keys, custody options, and the responsibility that comes with control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart Contracts \u0026amp; Automation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmart contracts can remove intermediaries - but they also execute exactly as written. You'll learn why that's both powerful and potentially dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecentralized Finance (DeFi)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeFi isn't a magic replacement for traditional banking. This book explains the structural tradeoffs of liquidity, governance, composability, and risk in DeFi protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarket Cycles \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarkets reflect human behavior more than they reflect perfect logic. You'll learn practical tools to recognize and manage psychological drivers and avoid common decision-making pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-World Use Cases - Including NFTs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom settlement and stablecoins to smart contracts and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), this book shows precisely where cryptocurrency provides value - and where it does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResponsible Participation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, you'll discover a framework for engaging with crypto responsibly - one that emphasizes clarity, tradeoff awareness, and long-term thinking over hype, urgency, and fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessionals who want to understand crypto without jargon and hype\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents and curious learners seeking durable knowledge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecision-makers evaluating crypto for their organization\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who wants to explain cryptocurrency clearly to others\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who value clarity over sensationalism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou \u003cb\u003edo not\u003c\/b\u003e need a finance degree or technical background to benefit from this book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47594930634903,"sku":"9798241301642","price":1214.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798241301642.webp?v=1774987763","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/crypto-without-illusions-a-risk-first-guide-to-understanding-cryptocurrency-9798241301642","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}