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Praise for
Cryptoassets
and Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar
Anyone with a practical or theoretical interest in financial markets should
know about cryptoassets. Burniske and Tatar do an excellent job explaining
this brave new world to us.
HARRY MAX MARKOWITZ
, winner of the Nobel Prize
in Economics and founder of Modern Portfolio Theory
Cryptoassets
is an outstanding overview of the state of digital currencies and
assets. Highly recommended for those who want to understand where finance
is going.
BALAJI S. SRINIVASAN
, CEO of 21.co
and board partner at Andreessen Horowitz
Burniske and Tatar have delivered a seminal guide to what may be the big-
gest investment opportunity since the Internet. Informative and actionable,
Cryptoassets
is a must-read for crypto-enthusiasts and capital market investors
alike.
ARTHUR B. LAFFER
, chairman of Laffer Associates,
member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board,
and creator of the Laffer Curve
As we hurtle into a new, decentralized economy, Burniske and Tatar have laid
down something of immense importance: a coherent logic, a new science
even, for investing in the assets that will define that coming world.
MICHAEL J. CASEY
, senior advisor to the Digital Currency
Initiative at MIT Media Lab and coauthor of
The Age of
Cryptocurrency
In this sweeping and lucid work, Burniske and Tatar make a compelling case
that cryptoassets are foundational to the second generation of the Internet
and represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the innovative inves-
tor. Required reading for anyone wanting to understand the future of finance,
business, and more.
ALEX TAPSCOTT
, CEO of NextBlock Global
and coauthor of
Blockchain Revolution
Poised to be one of the most profound inventions in history, blockchain technol-
ogy may change everything—just as the wheel and the Internet did. Chris and
Jack will help you understand blockchains and the cryptoassets within them. If
you’re a financial advisor, this book will help you serve your clients better.
RIC EDELMAN
, three-time #1 Independent Financial Advisor
(Barron’s) and
New York Times
bestselling author of
The Truth About Your Future
Investors are always seeking new assets to diversify their portfolios, and the
emergence of cryptoassets provides such an opportunity. Burniske and Tatar
offer the first detailed analysis of cryptoassets from the perspective of a port-
folio investment.
CAMPBELL R. HARVEY
, former president of the American
Finance Association and professor of finance at the Fuqua School
of Business at Duke University
Cryptoassets
is the definitive guide that comes just in time to introduce you
to a radically new era of innovative investment. This book tells you all you
need to know to invest in this supreme opportunity of our time: replacing
the porous top-down “winner-take-all” Internet with a safe and cornucopian
cadastre of trust and opportunity that makes us all potential winners.
GEORGE GILDER
, cofounder of the Discovery Institute
and author of
The Scandal of Money
The growth and importance of cryptocurrency and cryptocomputing rivals
the early growth of the commercial Internet and web, and the technical and
economic revolution that will result is perhaps even more significant than the
first phase of the Internet.
Cryptoassets
is an excellent introduction to this
breakthrough in technology and finance, and a tremendous resource for those
eager to get their heads around what can be a daunting and complex subject.
JEREMY ALLAIRE
, CEO and founder of Circle
This is an extremely well-researched and timely “state of the nation” treatise on
cryptoassets. I’m excited that the knowledge base of our industry is continuing
to expand with such high-quality thought leadership and insights.
VINNY LINGHAM
, cofounder and CEO of Civic.com,
Shark on
Shark Tank South Africa,
and board member
of the Bitcoin Foundation
Since Bitcoin’s creation, people have been wondering why it and other crypto-
assets have any value. Chris Burniske and Jack Tatar give the most compelling
case for why, with sharp, detailed analysis that reflects their deep understand-
ing of the technology and their strong finance background. Beginners as well
as more seasoned crypto investors will find new insights and sensible tips in
this practical guide.
LAURA SHIN
, senior editor at
Forbes
and host of
Unchained
Cryptoassets
is a fascinating introduction to this new space of the digital econ-
omy. The authors surface many historical examples to remind us that in times
of excitement, it is even more important to pay attention to the teams and tal-
ent behind each project.
CHRISTIAN CATALINI
, Theodore T. Miller Career
Development Professor at MIT and assistant professor of
technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic
management at the Sloan School of Management at MIT
Cryptoassets
is a must-read for all financial services executives and investors
who want to understand the fundamentals and future directions of this bur-
geoning new asset class. Delivered by two of the foremost authorities in the
nascent, multibillion-dollar space, this is the most extensive guide on crypto-
assets currently available.
SANDRA RO
, former head of digitization at CME Group
As renowned industry thought leaders, it’s no surprise that Chris and Jack
have delivered what is likely the most thoughtful and in-depth framework for
evaluating cryptoassets. Within this book, they’ve rolled up their sleeves to
provide helpful historical context and a valuation framework that readers will
find intellectually stimulating and illuminating for understanding this rapidly
emerging world of cryptoassets.
SPENCER BOGART
, managing director
and head of research at Blockchain Capital
Chris is at the forefront of the important work to better understand and ana-
lyze this emerging class of assets. In this book, he and Jack have encapsulated
years of their thinking in an easy-to-digest manner.
DAVID KINITSKY
, VP of research and innovation
at Fidelity Labs
For the uninitiated, the world of cryptocurrencies is fraught with risks and pit-
falls. No one should venture into this world without preparation.
Cryptoassets
explains, in simple to understand terms, the full paradigm of Bitcoin and its
successor currencies, and it provides everything needed to explore this excit-
ing world.
JOHN MCAFEE
, founder of McAfee Associates
A thorough, balanced, and easy read. I would recommend this to anyone who
considers building a portfolio of cryptoassets.
RYAN SELKIS
, former director of investments at Digital
Currency Group and managing director of CoinDesk
Serious investment professionals should read
Cryptoassets
if they want to
understand and value the first new asset class of the twenty-first century. Chris
and Jack explain this new-age investment opportunity comprehensively, art-
fully, and masterfully.
CATHERINE WOOD
, founder and CIO
of ARK Investment Management
A rare combination of quantitative analysis and first principles-based think-
ing—this is insightful, original content.
ADAM WHITE
, vice president of Coinbase
and general manager of GDAX
In an increasingly digital world, it is only a matter of time until enormous
amounts of value are transmitted and secured via blockchains, including the
value of music and creative works.
Cryptoassets
makes blockchains accessible
to the nontechnical by exploring their varied origin stories, use cases, and fun-
damental value. If you’re looking for a grounded, first-principles approach to
the next wave of Internet innovation, then this is a great book to read.
JESSE WALDEN
, founder of Mediachain Labs
and blockchain lead at Spotify
Chris and Jack show us the future of cryptoassets today. Their outlook is
pointed and perceptive. A must-read to understand the next era in wealth and
value creation.
WILLIAM MOUGAYAR
, general partner at Virtual Capital
Ventures and author of
The Business Blockchain
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