# The Cryptopians Content type: Book Summary: A deeply researched investigative account of the founding of Ethereum and the early conflicts among its creators. It chronicles the 2016 DAO hack and the subsequent ICO craze, highlighting the human drama and technical hurdles of the second-largest cryptocurrency. Key concepts: ethereum, vitalik buterin, crypto history, ico, smart contracts, blockchain Related resources: - Laura Shin (Author): https://theblockchainlibrary.com/authors/null
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The Cryptopians

Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze

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A deeply researched investigative account of the founding of Ethereum and the early conflicts among its creators. It chronicles the 2016 DAO hack and the subsequent ICO craze, highlighting the human drama and technical hurdles of the second-largest cryptocurrency.

Author

Laura Shin

Language

English

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Topics

ethereumvitalik buterincrypto historyicosmart contractsblockchain

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Laura Shin

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