Overview
Money is a story we all have to agree on. And we have a new machine that lets us agree on new stories. Ethereum is all about decentralization and decentralization is about power: making power slippery to hold and spreading it out as far and as wide as possible. It is a cultural aspiration closely linked to neutrality, fairness, and accessibility. The function of decentralization is to maximize participation and minimize privilege. Ethereum is simple. It is a way to agree. Agree on the state of reality. Agree to use the same rules. Anyone with the proper motivation should be able to follow, in as deep or as shallow a level as they want, the chain of logic, from beginning to end, to verify how a point of truth was reached. The best way we've discovered so far, for how to create an objective reality out of the chaos that is the internet, is to have many people contributing to the truth and no one capable of dictating it, which results in a more legitimate strain of what is real.
Full Product Details
Author: Ki Chong Tran
Publisher: Ethereum Papers Limited
Imprint: Ethereum Papers Limited
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.077kg
ISBN: 9798218588946
Pages: 58
Publication Date: 20 January 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An engaging read beyond technology: a vision for the future ""A smooth and engaging read, packed with insightful reflections and quotes. Written by an insider, this brief excursus explores the core battles the Ethereum community has been fighting for years, without falling into the superficiality that often dominates public discussions on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. More than just technology, the book reveals the deeper ideals driving this movement, showing how its ambitious vision aims to reshape society at a fundamental level. I particularly recommend it to those who want to understand what the real ideals behind the Ethereum project are and how impactful they might be, without technicalities."" - Omar Desogus, Blockchain Engineer ""Fantastic! Ethereum Papers captures both the history and the idealism of Ethereum in a way that anyone can understand. A must-read for those curious about why blockchains matter."" - Jenna Didier, Artist & Founder of Materials & Applications
Author Information
Ki Chong Tran was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County. He bought his first bitcoin in 2013 and was one of the first investors in Ethereum during the 2014 crowdsale. He's written for Gemini and Decrypt, and has worked for the Ethereum Foundation.
