Vitalik Buterin releases book about Ethereum’s creation
The paper describes the creation and philosophy of the blockchain, as well as its path to a new consensus algorithm
28.09.2022 - 11:15
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What’s new? On September 27, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin released his book titled “Proof of Stake (The Making of Ethereum and the Philosophy of Blockchains).” It is a collection of his notes and essays on the development and philosophy of the blockchain that he has written over the past 10 years. The book can be purchased in digital and print versions. There are also unique copies signed by Buterin in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
"Proof of Stake", the (physical and digital) book compiling various writings I've made over the last ~10 years, is finally out!Orderable here:https://t.co/SekZgammU8Big thanks to @ntnsndr @7StoriesPress and everyone else who helped make this happen!— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) September 27, 2022
What is known about the book? In his book, the Ethereum co-founder talks about the development of the network and also discusses the concepts of the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus algorithm andthe network’s transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). It can be purchased for between $12,99-$16,99, depending on the type of edition.
Buterin plans to use the proceeds of its sales to support open-source development through the Gitcoin grant program. 10% of the total proceeds will be received by the book’s publisher, Seven Stories Press.
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