BITCOIN BILLIONAIRES

Awesome book

This book started off well and then declined rapidly. The writing was bad, emphasis was on random things overall a very disappointing book

Good book. Learnt a lot on Bitcoin.

This book inspired me and made me wonder what all I still need to accomplish. A must read for all.

If you have ever heard about Bitcoin, you gotta read this. It's a must-read.

This well researched book fills the gaps for anyone who saw the story unfold in the headlines and creates a rich tapestry for those that are new to the Bitcoin scene. It will be enjoyed by anyone who has a casual interest in business or finance but especially those who are or want to be involved in Bitcoin.The first act is by far the strongest, showing how the Twins fought their betrayal by Zuckerburg, no one will leave this book thinking anything but the worst of the later. The inciteful insights into this are incredibly interesting and enjoyable to read.Unfortunately the "betrayal" that unfolds in the later two acts didn't quite live up to their earlier betrayal and just felt a little pushed (it was more of a head in the sand moment). It also didn't come as a surprise, although maybe that's because I remember it happening...The worst part, of this very good and enjoyable book, is that the story isn't over, it has only just begun. An example of which is that Facebook have now announced "Global Coin" and have had discussions with Gemini. This would have been a far better ending that the blog post from Zuckerburg that features as the last words.I hope Ben does a hat trick and sells this for a movie (I loved 21 and The Social Network), I know they'll have to cut a lot out but I think they will also be able to even more by bringing it to a wider audience.I very much recommend this book.

I've long thought that any good novel, play or film should be capable of being summed up in just three sentences. This? A single sentence could do the job; the plot is slight and much of the book is fluff. But the fluff is of particularly high quality, and that will keep most readers thoroughly absorbed. For me, the most surprising aspect of this tale was just how well the Winkelvii come out of it. They achieve justifiable redemption from their film portrayal. And a billion dollars as well - a fitting reward for their consistently sound judgement. This book passes my Beach Read Test, which was not conducted at some enormously expensive beach-club. Perhaps I should have bought some Bitcoin - or delivered pizza.

I’ve just read ‘Bitcoin Billionaires’, by Ben Mezrich (on kindle). Superb!I couldn’t put it down!What a story, the difficulties (understatement!) the Winklevoss brothers went through following the Facebook debacle, how they got involved in Bitcoin, what that required of them (no pleasure cruise!!) - they are incredible guys, survivors, fighters! - the journey, but the history, motivation behind and mechanics of Bitcoin/crypto currencies and who else was/is involved, it’s fascinating.I still have a ton of questions about crypto currency workings but that’s progress for me: I didn’t even know what the questions were before I read it!Ben Mezrich is a great storyteller, eg ‘Accidental Billionaires’ (adapted to make ‘The Social Network’, the movie about the ‘founding’ of Facebook), ‘Straight Flush’ and ‘Bringing The House Down’ (adapted to create the movie ‘21’).This is another great book!Enjoy!

This will be made into a movie . It's even written by the guy behind the Social Network.This tells the story of the Winklevoss twins and how they came to own at least 1% of the entire supply of Bitcoin. Interestingly is how they funded this from their half billion dollar Facebook payout thanks to taking stock rather than cash in the settlement with Zuckerburg.Anyone into #crypto and $btc ;) will already be familiar with many of the names mentioned on crypoTwitter from Roger Ver to Charlie Shrem and of course the Winklevoss twins themselves and how they came to legitimise crypto by working with legislators and setting up the Gemini exchange and trading platform after the collapse of Mt Gox.Anyone not into crypto will be fascinated by the story. And then head out to buy some Bitcoin. It's not too late. It is the new global currency. A near perfect algorithm released by an anonymous and extremely smart group/individual to slowly infiltrate society. Very skull and crossbones. Beginning of a new world order? Make your own mind up.You won't be able to put this book down. When you've finished, set up a Twitter account and chat to the author or one of the WInklevii - you'll at least get a like from them.

Really interesting read about the original creators of Facebook who battled all sorts of legal and social demons. A branch off into a different world and a bit of an insight into who the brothers are. I've read a couple other of Ben Mezrich books and they were good. This does not disappoint. Also gave me a bit of an education into crypto currency. Yep, great book, I've recommended it to a number of friends and colleagues now I recommend it to you. Enjoy.