The Cryptopians

“Deeply researched, this book is an important body of work and must-read for the inside story of Ethereum, complete with all of its grit and drama.”

“The most authoritative account yet of Ethereum. Laura Shin is deeply sourced in the crypto world and this is reflected on every page. The Cryptopians also casts new light on Vitalik Buterin, showing the human side of Ethereum’s founding genius as never before.”

“A story of high drama played out in the big stakes world of crypto currencies and cutting-edge technologies with a cast of characters worthy of a thriller novel. Except: this incredible tale is all true and the hero of the story—Ethereum—has gone on to even greater things.”

“Shin’s compelling, blow-by-blow account of the remarkable birth and growth of Ethereum shows that its spectacular wealth generation was not without struggle. By Shin’s telling, the story of Ethereum is a grand human drama. For all the talk of decentralized, code-based ‘virtual machines,’ a successful crypto project’s biggest challenge is surviving internecine conflicts and the egos of its brilliant but humanly flawed founders.”

“A financial journalist and podcaster looks into the tangled rise of cryptocurrency. Imagine the internecine politics that Alexander Hamilton had to endure in piecing together a dollar-based treasury. Amplify it with backchannel drama, dark web intrigues, and head-butting mad scientists.”

“This isn't the first book on Ethereum but, thanks to author Laura Shin’s meticulous research and deep crypto pedigree, it's the most authoritative…There will be dozens more books about crypto in the coming years, but Shin has written the definitive one on early Ethereum.”

“Worth the cost of admission.”

“It is meticulously researched, very sophisticated written, a small masterpiece for crypto connoisseurs.”

“Full of drama, the book reads like a thriller novel at times, except it’s actually a true story.”

“This fascinating book shows the crypto market for what it really is: a deeply personal struggle to influence the coming revolution in money, culture, and power.”

“This book is an essential read for those looking to understand the complexities of blockchain technology, the cultural and political dynamics of its community, and the promise and perils of its potential.” 

“The book’s riveting narrative and rich detail even suggests it could easily be the foundation for a future movie about the cryptocurrency revolution…this well-researched, fact-checked book does more than just recount past events — it offers an understanding of the crypto world’s essence, its key players, and the significant moments that have propelled the industry forward.”