At some point in 2018, a bitcoin, which in physical terms corresponds to a few electrons moving unpredictably on a tiny silicon surface, was worth twenty thousand dollars, that is, the same as a pound of gold. Libertarians and technology enthusiasts believed that bitcoin would represent a new global revolution. Everyone else simply saw a bubble. And they were right, the bubble burst. However, bitcoin survived and the battle for its dominance continues.

The Kings of Cryptocurrency take us to the core of an evolving drama, outlining the rise, fall, and rebirth of bitcoin through the experiences of the world's leading protagonists. Jeff John Roberts closely follows this universe and reveals what exactly happens when startups try to disrupt the management of colossal funds.

Clear technological explanations intertwine with an astonishing panorama of innovative minds, idealists, fraudsters, suspicious investors, government controls, young billionaires with luxury cars, and closed-door meetings. This is an remarkable account of the origins of the cryptocurrency market and how it seems to be changing money forever.

"Many books have been written about how cryptocurrencies emerged. One of the best is by Jeff John Roberts." Wall Street Journal

"Journalist Jeff John Roberts made his debut as an author with this exciting account of the rise of the cryptocurrency exchange company Coinbase from the Y Combinator startup incubator to a key pillar of the broader cryptomarket." Publisher’s Weekly

"This is a fantastic and accessible guide to the universe of today's technology and the development of startups." Computing Reviews