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  • The Infinite Machine

  • How an Army of Crypto-Hackers Is Building the Next Internet with Ethereum
  • By: Camila Russo
  • Narrated by: Laura Jennings
  • Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (117 ratings)
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By: Camila Russo
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Summary

Written with the verve of such works as The Big Short, The History of the Future, and The Spider Network, here is the fascinating, true story of the rise of Ethereum, the second-biggest digital asset in the world, the growth of cryptocurrency, and the future of the internet as we know it.

Everyone has heard of Bitcoin, but few know about the second largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, which has been heralded as the "next internet".

The story of Ethereum begins with Vitalik Buterin, a supremely gifted 19-year-old autodidact who saw the promise of blockchain when the technology was in its earliest stages. He convinced a crack group of coders to join him in his quest to make a super-charged, global computer.

The Infinite Machine introduces Vitalik’s ingenious idea and unfolds Ethereum’s chaotic beginnings. It then explores the brilliant innovation and reckless greed the platform - an infinitely adaptable foundation for experimentation and new applications - has unleashed and the consequences that resulted as the frenzy surrounding it grew: increased regulatory scrutiny, incipient Wall Street interest, and the founding team’s effort to get the Ethereum platform to scale so it can eventually be accessible to the masses.

Financial journalist and cryptocurrency expert Camila Russo details the wild and often hapless adventures of a team of hippy-anarchists, reluctantly led by an ambivalent visionary, and lays out how this new foundation for the internet will spur both transformation and fraud - turning some into millionaires and others into felons - and revolutionize our ideas about money.

©2020 Camila Russo (P)2020 HarperAudio

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Fantastic document of Ethereum’s histori

A must-listen for anyone with even a casual interest in this cutting edge technology and the exceptional people behind it. Digestible and non-jargonny. The people that made Ethereum are just incredible.

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A very well written story of the ETHEREUM

Incredibly insighfull story of Ethereum and it's community, the decentralized movement and $crypto euphoria '17. You won't find a better description of the DAO hack. A good book to refresh the memory, for Bitcoin maxis, (no)coiners, noobs, researchers, investors
#ETH + #ETC=❤
A female voice of the narrator is a bonus for sure!

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A must for all Crypto enthusiasts!

A brilliant insight into a fascinating and historical story.

Suitable for all, no knowlege of crypto technology required.

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An eye opener

Absolutely essential listening for everyone who's part of the crypto scene. Loved every minute and learned a lot. Brilliant!

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For someone that's been around since 2017

well thank you audible for crashing while finishing up my review... well I guess I'll keep it short, been around since 2017 and work within the industry thanks to Eth. for me this was a wonderful insight into the making of Eth and some trips down memory lane. highly recommended as my rating clearly indicates.

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First part great, second weaker

Great when talking about eth inception and creators struggles. Later focuses more on price action unfortuntely.

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Outstanding insights to story of Ethereum

Very well written, full of personal stories and narration from many people that were at the foundation of this industry. It also uncovers many of thought processes, decisions and even conflicts that shaped Ethereum. It’s good book for everyone who wants to peak under the hood.

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Great work of research!

It’s an amazing book, it blends the technicalities of blockchain with the daily dramas of building a decentralized ecosystem from scratch.
Congratulations for telling this story so accurately.

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Even better the second time around

Really great book and well told story. I hope the author writes more on the topic.

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Great narration, wonderful story

Excellent account of the history of ethereum with contributions from all the major players involved in the project. The narrator did an excellent job of making the story gripping and entertaining. I highly recommend this audiobook.

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