The 10 Greatest Books on Bitcoin

"The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking" by Saifedean Ammous (2018) - A comprehensive exploration of the economic, historical, and philosophical implications of Bitcoin as a decentralized monetary system. No. 1 bestselling Bitcoin book.

“The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age” by Rees Mogg & Davidson (1997). Today’s nation-states, with their monopoly on power and money, are as corrupt as the medieval church. New forms of money (cue Bitcoin) will erode their power.

“The Denationalization of Money” by Friedrich Hayek (1976). Presages the 2009 invention of Bitcoin by arguing that private forms of money (including digital) should be able to compete for acceptance, in place of state money backed by force.

"Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Cryptocurrencies" by Andreas M. Antonopoulos (2014) - A technical guide to Bitcoin, covering topics such as cryptographic protocols, network architecture, and wallet security.

"Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the Inside Story of the Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money" by Nathaniel Popper (2015) - A journalistic account of the early days of Bitcoin and the people behind its creation and growth.

"Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption" by Ben Mezrich (2019) - The story of the Winklevoss twins, who became billionaires after investing in Bitcoin, and the events that led to their success.

“The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future” by Jeff Booth (2020) - Only part of the book is about Bitcoin, but Booth contends that all assets and forms of fiat currency will depreciate against Bitcoin, history’s best form of money.

"The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains" by Antony Lewis (2018) - A beginner's guide to Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies, covering topics such as mining, wallets, and smart contracts.

“Layered Money: From Gold to Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies” by Nik Bhatia (2021) - Traces the evolution of monetary systems, showing how each works as a “layer” on which economies are built. Covers the failings of the fiat banking and money system.

“Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin” by Jason P Lowery (2023). U.S. aeronautical engineer’s thesis that Bitcoin is not just a new form of money, but is redrawing the world’s strategic landscape.