<div><p>Bitcoin is an amazing digital currency used by millions around the world.<br/><br/>Bitcoin isn't just another way to buy stuff, though--it's a revolutionary technology that functions without the oversight of a central authority or government. Bitcoin has a lot of other upsides, too--it's frictionless, anonymous, and cryptographically secure. Many predict that Bitcoin will radically transform the global economy. It's not hard to see why--the value of a bitcoin has soared from less than a dollar in 2011 to well over $1000 and back down again, with many spikes and crashes along the way.<br/><br/>Its dramatic rise has brought Bitcoin into the public eye, but the cryptocurrency isn't exactly easy to understand. <em>Bitcoin for the Befuddled</em> covers everything you need to know about Bitcoin: what it is, how it works, and how to acquire, store, and spend bitcoins safely and securely.<br/><br/>You'll also learn about:</p><ul><li>Bitcoin's underlying cryptographic principles, and how new bitcoins are created</li><li>Bitcoin's history and potential impact on trade and commerce in the future</li><li>All about the blockchain, the public ledger of Bitcoin transactions</li><li>How to choose a bitcoin wallet program that's safe and easy-to-use</li><li>How to accept bitcoins as a payment method, in your store or on your website</li><li>Advanced topics, including Bitcoin cryptography, Bitcoin mining, and Bitcoin programming</li></ul><br/><br/>Just when things get hard, you'll take a breather with a humorous, full-color comic interlude. With non-technical language, and a patient, step-by-step approach to guide you, you'll be investing, storing, and spending bitcoins in no time flat. Get started with Bitcoin today!</div>