<p><strong>Andreas M. Antonopoulos</strong> is a noted technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and well-respected figures in bitcoin. As an engaging public speaker, teacher, and writer, Andreas makes complex subjects accessible and easy to understand. As an advisor, he helps startups recognize, evaluate, and navigate security and business risks.</p>
<p>The animal on the cover of <em>Mastering Bitcoin</em> is a leafcutter ant (<em>Atta colombica</em>). The leafcutter ant (a nongeneric name) is a tropical, fungus-growing ant endemic to South and Central America, Mexico, and southern United States. Aside from humans, leafcutter ants form the largest and most complex animal societies on the planet. They are named for the way they chew leaves, which serve as nutrition for their fungal garden.</p>
<p>When I talk about bitcoin to general audiences, I am sometimes asked 'but how does it really work?' Now I have a great answer for that question, because anybody who reads <em>Mastering Bitcoin</em> will have a deep understanding of how it works and will be well-equipped to write the next generation of amazing cryptocurrency applications.</p>
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