--- product_id: 50490480 title: "Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy" price: "AR$137566" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/50490480-blockchain-blueprint-for-a-new-economy store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Balanced tech optimism & critique Comprehensive blockchain primer Accessible for non-technical readers Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy **Price:** AR$137566 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Decode the future economy—don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy - **How much does it cost?** AR$137566 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/50490480-blockchain-blueprint-for-a-new-economy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Accessible to All:** Written for non-technical readers, making complex concepts digestible and actionable. - • **Trusted Publisher:** From O'Reilly Media, a leader in tech education and professional development. - • **Balanced Perspective:** Not just hype—critical analysis tempers enthusiasm for a realistic understanding. - • **Stay Ahead of the Curve:** Equip yourself with knowledge that’s shaping the future economy and digital innovation. - • **Master Blockchain Fundamentals:** Clear, practical insights for professionals stepping into crypto and decentralized tech. ## Overview Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy by Melanie Swan is a well-researched, accessible guide that demystifies blockchain technology for professionals. Published by O'Reilly Media, it balances enthusiasm with critical insight, making it ideal for managers and millennials eager to understand and leverage blockchain’s transformative potential. ## Description Buy Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy by Swan, Melanie (ISBN: 9781491920497) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: A brilliant, practical primer on this fascinating subject - I'm relatively non-technical, but was able to get my head around the Blockchain and Bitcoin concepts with this book. Great read. Review: A point here, a point there and a lot of bull and that's the cover! - I have always admired O'Reilly's use of animals for their covers but this is a genuinely unfortunate choice. One simply cannot resist the temptation to trot out the witticism "A point here, a point there and a lot of bull in between". Fortunately for the witticism, there's a good deal of truth in this particular subject. While this is a competently researched and written summary (based on a dissertation?), the author does become overly enthusiastic about the possibilities of the technology; one would not be all that surprised to hear that it cured warts, dropsy and the putrid throat. There is a reasonable critical balance towards the end, however. The book does fill a useful gap for anyone needing a comprehensive briefing as well as a cautionary feeling for the fervour that surrounds the subject. ## Features - Brand: O'Reilly Media - Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy - Product Type: ABIS_BOOK ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,505,190 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 532 in Online Shopping 1,484 in E-Commerce (Books) 2,859 in E-Business | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 283 Reviews | ## Images ![Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91yjPj2Y0TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant, practical primer on this fascinating subject *by A***M on 22 March 2015* I'm relatively non-technical, but was able to get my head around the Blockchain and Bitcoin concepts with this book. Great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A point here, a point there and a lot of bull and that's the cover! *by C***R on 11 May 2015* I have always admired O'Reilly's use of animals for their covers but this is a genuinely unfortunate choice. One simply cannot resist the temptation to trot out the witticism "A point here, a point there and a lot of bull in between". Fortunately for the witticism, there's a good deal of truth in this particular subject. While this is a competently researched and written summary (based on a dissertation?), the author does become overly enthusiastic about the possibilities of the technology; one would not be all that surprised to hear that it cured warts, dropsy and the putrid throat. There is a reasonable critical balance towards the end, however. The book does fill a useful gap for anyone needing a comprehensive briefing as well as a cautionary feeling for the fervour that surrounds the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good content, and well researched overview of the field *by A***R on 2 March 2016* Good content, and well researched overview of the field, spoilt by writing style. 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