Bitcoin Billionaires
Bitcoin Billionaires
Ben Mezrich
Anthony Scaramucci
Please read. - Anthony Scaramucci
Saagar Enjeti
The many personalities behind Bitcoin (like the Winklevi twins) make the story of its meteoric rise in the last decade even more compelling. - Saagar Enjeti
Ankur Warikoo
Terrific real-life story. - Ankur Warikoo
Cameron Winklevoss
Chronicles the Wild West days of Bitcoin, and explains the technology and movement that’s changing the world. - Cameron Winklevoss
Anthony Pompliano
If the movie is half as good as the book, it will be a box office hit :) - Anthony Pompliano
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Bitcoin Billionaires

Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption

Ben Mezrich
By
Ben Mezrich
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In "Bitcoin Billionaires," Ben Mezrich masterfully recounts the riveting journey of Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, from their notorious legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over the founding of Facebook to their audacious foray into the then-uncharted waters of cryptocurrency. Nursing their wounds in the party haven of Ibiza, the twins stumble upon the concept of Bitcoin through an enigmatic figure, setting them on a path fraught with intrigue and high stakes. Mezrich deftly navigates the reader through the murky beginnings of digital currency, capturing the feverish excitement and skepticism that surrounded its inception. The narrative is a thrilling ride into the heart of a financial revolution, painting a vivid picture of ambition, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of an unprecedented dream. "Bitcoin Billionaires" is more than just a tale of technological triumph; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of two brothers who, against all odds, gambled on the potential of a nascent technology to redefine the global financial landscape. Mezrich, with his characteristic flair for dramatic storytelling, brings to life the highs and lows of the Winklevoss twins' journey, from the backrooms of Silicon Valley to the sun-soaked shores of Ibiza, and finally to the pinnacle of financial success. As the world grapples with the implications of digital currency, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Bitcoin and the visionaries who believed in its power to change the world. Through Mezrich's compelling prose, "Bitcoin Billionaires" emerges as a compelling narrative of innovation, brotherhood, and the relentless pursuit of wealth, charting a course through one of the most exciting economic developments of our time.

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Released
2019
21 May
Length
288
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The many personalities behind Bitcoin (like the Winklevi twins) make the story of its meteoric rise in the last decade even more compelling. - Saagar Enjeti
Terrific real-life story. - Ankur Warikoo
Chronicles the Wild West days of Bitcoin, and explains the technology and movement that’s changing the world. - Cameron Winklevoss
Please read. - Anthony Scaramucci
If the movie is half as good as the book, it will be a box office hit :) - Anthony Pompliano
As an entrepreneur, you had one, maybe two, but usually not more than three chances to catch lightning in a bottle; as a venture capitalist, however, you could chase lightning as long as you had cash to invest.
— Ben Mezrich, Bitcoin Billionaires

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