Andreas M. Antonopoulos is one of the world's leading Bitcoin and open blockchain experts. The fundamentals of blockchain and Bitcoin are comprehensively explained, including the decentralized Bitcoin network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security procedures.

Covers new developments such as Taproot, Tapscript, Schnorr signatures, and the Lightning Network, providing valuable know-how for developer practice. Bitcoin and blockchain have revolutionized the financial world and created a billion-dollar global economy.

This handbook is your guide through the initially complex world of Bitcoin. It imparts the technical knowledge you need to actively participate in the Internet of Money. Whether you are developing the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, the revised and expanded edition provides you with the fundamentals for practical entry.

The third edition includes:

• A comprehensive introduction to Bitcoin and the underlying blockchain—ideal for less technically oriented users, investors, and executives.
• An explanation of the technical basics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency for developers, engineers, software, and system architects.
• Details of the decentralized Bitcoin network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security mechanisms.
• New developments such as Taproot, Tapscript, Schnorr signatures, and the Lightning Network.
• An in-depth look at Bitcoin applications, including how to combine the building blocks of this platform into powerful new tools.
• User stories, examples, and code snippets to illustrate important technical concepts.