Antony Lewis has done an excellent job of demystifying cryptocurrencies in The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains , presenting complex ideas in a clear, simple, and truly layman-friendly language. In a space often filled with jargon and hype, this book stands out for its calm, structured, and practical approach to explaining what cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology really are. While the book goes into depth on Bitcoin, it also thoughtfully introduces blockchain as a broader technology, helping readers understand that Bitcoin, blockchain, Ethereum, and other related terms are not interchangeable. This distinction is one of the book’s greatest strengths. Many people use these terms loosely without grasping their differences, and Lewis systematically clears this confusion by explaining each concept in context. The author begins with the fundamentals—what money is, how digital money works, and the basics of cryptography—before gradually building the narrative toward Bitcoin and...