Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on a decentralized ledger. This ledger is called a blockchain. Every time crypto is bought or sold, the transaction is added to the blockchain — a public database of the transactions, which is available to other crypto holders. Anyone can join and participate in the blockchain, but data on individual transactions — and the people involved with them — are secured using cryptography (the basis for the term cryptocurrency). For each transaction added to the blockchain, there’s a digital validation process to verify it and prevent fraud.
Bitcoin is widely regarded as the first modern cryptocurrency — the first publicly used means of exchange to combine decentralized control, user anonymity, record-keeping via a blockchain, and built-in scarcity.

XLM price has been on a massive consolidation phase since October 16 as it failed to shatter an overhead barrier. Stellar is currently making a run at this hurdle and indicates that a breakout will result in an explosive breakout.
Sorry I wasted time on this, I don't do many reviews but just could not take another add. Threw the book away. Wasn't a bad book. Although I felt she wanted you to jump all through the book by suggesting jumping from one section to the next. Also I felt like I was reading a investing book written for feminists. Women have been in business for years, we get it. YOU CAN DO IT Better organized, better edited, better info. Current and best of 4 books I've read on Crypto. Admittedly, I've only read about 1/2 of book so far, but this is the one I would recommend over others. I would also add it is the BEST Dummy's book on the subject! This is what the the first Dummy's book should have taken the time and researched to become. The earlier Dummy's book read like an anthology created by committee rushing to get their book to market for $$$, and not for being thoroughly researched, non-redundant, and a value to the reader. The previous Dummy's book on crypto was the worst Dummy's (I've read 8) book I have read. This was among the best. Each time the author approached any subject there was a characteristic avoidance of substance. If you want to read the same tired, knowledge-vacant text then this book is for you. For everyone else, this is a waste of time. As a crypto newbie, I've been grateful to get cryptocurrency info from Kiana via her articles, her YouTube interviews and her website InvestDiva.com. I'm now thrilled to have Kiana's detailed cryptocurrency advice and step-by-step training in book form! Crypto can be a confusing topic, but Kiana breaks it down the way she always does: simply, easily, and with a sense of fun! Purchase this book today with complete confidence - the author is intelligent, informed, and does a great job explaining things for beginners. This is a great book for anyone who wants to understand the cryptocurrency market and the investment process. The book also goes into great details of comparison between cryptocurrency and other assets such as stocks, forex, and precious metals so that you can choose the best ones for your portfolio. It explains the risk management techniques and technical analysis methods needed to create an investment strategy based on one's unique risk tolerance. The author's sense of humor throughout the book is also a bonus! I didn’t know anything about cryptocurrency or investing... this book is a perfect start and opened my eyes to so many opportunities. Very easy to understand everything from how cryptocurrencies work, Blockchain technology, Risk management, investing and trading strategies, and how to actually start getting involved. Why does someone read a book about cryptocurrency investing? Learn how to trade or go to the author's links to pay more and learn what the book advertises almost on every page.