My book 'Why cryptocurrencies?', explaining the use of cryptocurrencies

Hacker News

After more than a year of writing a little here and there, my book [Why cryptocurrencies?](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/) is now completed and it's available to read online for free. I started this project because I got tired of the misconceptions people had about cryptocurrencies, even in highly technical communities, and on the constant focus on the investment side instead of the possible utility and usefulness. The phrase that grinds my gears the most is how "there's no use-case for cryptocurrencies", which I hope to put to rest with this book. The book isn't aimed at any specific cryptocurrency, but on the potential of them as a whole and we'll cover topics such as: * What money is and how cryptocurrencies might be the best money we've ever seen * How cryptocurrencies can compete against other digital payment systems with their low fees and irreversible transactions * The importance of truly uncensorable donations and the problems with permissioned payment systems * How cryptocurrencies might help you reclaim your financial privacy * If you're tired of the shenanigans of the central banks, cryptocurrencies represent an alternative financial system * That you can build applications on top of cryptocurrencies, such as provably fair gambling or a timestamping service based on mathematics instead of social proof. While the online part of the book is finished, my plan is to take it easy a little while and then start working on an e-book and a paperback. (If you're aware of a way to provide a self-published paperback purchasable with cryptocurrencies, without me handling the distribution, please let me know!) If you enjoyed the book please help spread the word or consider [donating](https://whycryptocurrencies.com/free.html#donations-is-a-perfect-use-for-cryptocurrencies).

Visit product View on Hacker NewsApr 22, 2020

Share card

Actual performance

1points

2comments

Did not reach leaderboard

Launch Intel predictions

Analyze your own launch →

Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Strong signals: started · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

85%85% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.

Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

55%55% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

43%43% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Strong signals: way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal

36%36% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: plain · Missing: mac, agents, macos

16%16% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

13%13% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Strong signals: crypto, cryptocurrency · Missing: web3, chat, make money

0%0% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Incorrect prediction on native model

Similar products

An ABC Book in CSS361%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

An ABC Book in CSS3

Hacker News4

I published a book on Django48%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

I published a book on Django

Hacker News4

The Jungle Book61%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

The Jungle Book

Hacker News3

Lovability Book61%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Lovability Book

Hacker News10

Java 9 Modularity (O'Reilly), my book on the Java module system31%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Java 9 Modularity (O'Reilly), my book on the Java module system

Hacker News1

I Wrote a Book: Minimum Viable Perl80%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

I Wrote a Book: Minimum Viable Perl

Hacker News9

A Book Published with MkDocs50%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

A Book Published with MkDocs

Hacker News3

My first ever e-book, Hacking Obamacare65%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

My first ever e-book, Hacking Obamacare

Hacker News6

I Wrote a Book on ReactiveCocoa75%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

I Wrote a Book on ReactiveCocoa

Hacker News1

PureScript Book61%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

PureScript Book

Hacker News6

Browse all products Analyze your launch