Top 5 Books to Learn Blockchain (Developers Edition)

In this article, we have compiled the top 5 books to learn Blockchain. These books aim towards the developers and engineers and maybe a bit technical for general readers. We rank these books based on our research and knowledge and is not affiliated with any organization. We placed the link (not affiliated) of each book so that you can purchase it if you plan to.

  • 1: Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking digital cryptocurrencies by Andreas M. Antonopoulos


  • This is an Amazon bestseller book in the cryptocurrency and blockchain category. Andreas is a popular figure in the blockchain industry. Andreas also promotes various cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects on his Twitter account and he has huge social media followings as well. Whether you are a beginner or a working professional, I highly recommend this book to learn Bitcoin and Blockchain in depth.

    Amazon.com link: Mastering Bitcoin
    Amazon.in link: Mastering Bitcoin: Programming the Open Blockchain

  • 2: The Book of Satoshi by Phil Champagne


  • Bitcoin and Blockchain technology has been created by a person naming “Satoshi Nakamoto”. This is a pseudo identity and no one really knows who he/she is. While this book does not focuses on Blockchain in depth, it does provides insights of emails and forums discussions Satoshi had during the development of the Bitcoin.
    Amazon.com link: The Book of Satoshi
    Amazon.in link: Amazon India – Book of Satoshi

  • 3: Building Decentralized Blockchain Applications: Learn How to Use Blockchain as the Foundation for Next-Gen Apps by Shahid Shaikh


  • This book is for anyone who wants to become a Blockchain developer or wants to build an application using Blockchain. Full-stack developers, software engineers, web programmers, and beginners who are interested in Blockchain can find this book a true handy guide to begin their career in Blockchain.

    This book covers the two major cryptocurrencies in detail – Bitcoin and Ethereum. You will learn how these currencies work and how to program a smart contract to develop your project. You will also learn various decentralized databases and projects that can benefit you in decentralized application development.

    Amazon.com link: Amazon India – Building Decentralized Blockchain Applications
    Amazon.in link: Building Decentralized Blockchain Applications

  • 4: Blockchain: The blockchain for beginners guide to blockchain technology and leveraging blockchain programming by Josh Thompson


  • This book aims at business-oriented people who would like to take advantage of blockchain technology to expand their business portfolio. You will also learn how to program your own smart contracts.
    Amazon.com link: Amazon.com – Blockchain for Beginners
    Amazon.in link: Amazon India – Blockchain for Beginners

  • 5: The Blockchain Developer by Elad Elrom


  • This book helps you understand Blockchain and it’s application beyond finance and cryptocurrency. Blockchain can be used in various forms and this books will teach you how to do that.
    Amazon.com link: The Blockchain Developer
    Amazon.in link: Amazon India – The Blockchain Developer

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Pankaj Kumar
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