Book Title: In Math We Trust – The Future of Money

Author: Simon Dingle

If you’re a book fanatic like me, and have a small drive/urge to know a little more about a multitude of different topics of everything, then this is definitely a book for you.

Otherwise, if you’re just looking for a good book that relates to economics or finance, then this is also for you.

At first when I read the title “In Math we Trust” I didn’t think that the book would be about the new frenzy ‘Blockchain’ or ‘Çryptocurrency’. The only reason I am saying this is because I recently had read another book about Math as well called ‘It All Adds Up’ by Mickael Launay. That book told the history about Math and how it evolved over the centuries.

Before I read the book I had a very limited understanding of blockchain technology and also what was the purpose of cryptocurrency when the local and foreign currencies that are in circulation work quite well.

Now, after reading the book, I have gained a better understanding of the intended purpose of the cryptocurrency, specifically Bitcoin, as well as some great tips from the author himself of what options (ie. types of cryptocurrencies, types of software to download) one should consider when one wishes to acquire some cryptocurrency for them self in the private or professional capacity.

The author explains the intended purpose of the currency really well so that anyone can pick up the book (with no background knowledge about finance required, and only a basic technology background) read it and then understand it well enough.

He also explains the history of money, to a small extent, as well to explain how our great-decades ancestors started trading, how the form of money used to trade evolved, and how through technology we could somewhat go back to that form of trading. I was skeptical why anyone would want to trade their money in the bank for some Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency. But, taking into account the explanation provided by the book, one can see how it could become the new reality of the current or next generation.

The trading in cryptocurrency has grown dramatically since it was first brought into the public eye about a decade ago, and, considering that in some countries some businesses have already accepted it as a valid currency, I believe that cryptocurrency should be something that everyone should at least gain a basic understanding in.

Rating:

Taking into account that the book is very user-friendly, gives good explanations, and adds in history as a bonus to understand where the developer is coming from, as well as providing the reader with tips on softwares and service providers, I give this book a solid 5/5.