'The Bitcoin History Book' in Progress (RELEASE: September 2024)

[Tyke]

For those who don't know me, I work as a warehouse operative (working class person). I don't aspire to succeed much as an employee, but rather strive to be creative as an individual person. The Bitcoin history book is what I devote significant amounts of time to, aiming to create something special for the community (completed book will be on Amazon in SEPTEMBER 2024!!!).  It is the main avenue through which I am exercising my intelligence and diligence.

I know most people in the community would rather hodl their crypto wealth, but isn't it wise to support community effort. All I seek is donations to aid my effort to create a detailed BTC history book. Please show generosity I once knew the community was renowned for in the early years. I look forward to your messages and feedback. I won't give up the task.


As promised, here is the PDF document showing chapters 2008/09 to 2016 (still have the summary pages to complete):

BOOK INTERIOR>>>>>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M8z4M4oV4WC_aIGWkn-tO_T7Nkllj47C/view?usp=sharing<<<<<BOOK INTERIOR

Please leave comments, feedback and suggestions for improvement in this thread.  The current thread for the book is:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5475400.0

UPDATE: 18/04/2024

Great news!

I'm still making constructive progress.  Currently I'm completing chapter 2019, which I hope will be finished within the next week.  

The screenshots are thumbnails of pages 178 to 214 covering January 2017 to March 2019:

Please support the book if you can.  There is only myself who has spent over one year writing it.  

P.S. If you donate at least US$10, you will have your name/alias listed in the book!

UPDATE 01/04/2024:

I will strive to finish the chapters for 2017 to 30th June 2024 (nearly 50% complete) by this summer.  Please show generosity and donate to help me complete the Bitcoin History 2008-2024 book by 12th September 2024:

$BTC bc1qktyzg2atx5paka2x64pxdwg54u7m2yn3cu2qxy

$LTC ltc1qz8jqkhy264q3mdjkjzsve7er25qdnmmvxt96lr

$ETH 0x125288bAf499e26259f8E2aC6FC5fE1491aBa9c2

$DOGE DRj7PWEz5zxHc5ptkTBapKjCrxQU75CB6q

$XRP r9LbXGJ9HCdwvAhKWJJLihSd8612xHybv7

With sufficient help, I know the book will be completed by September 2024.  Thank you in advance for your support and feedback.

UPDATE 03/03/2024:

Nearly completed Bitcoin history book chapters documenting 2018 & 2019 milestones:



UPDATE 07/02/2024:

I've completed history chapters covering 2008 to 2017 (pages 44 to 187 - 144 pages).

2017 Chapter:



I will complete 2018 and 2019 before the end of February 2024.

Who is still interested?

UPDATE 07/01/2024:

There is an opportunity for 10 people to have their own personal page in the book!

For 0.01 BTC, on a first come first serve basis, one person is allowed to purchase just one page.  I invite you to write about your journey with Bitcoin (your participation, best memories, successes, failures etc.). Feel free to include photos.

I have opened the book up for these 10 pages to gain community insights and experience.

If interested, please contact me. The price has been set relatively high to deter too many entries.  

UPDATE 26/12/2023:

As a way to help me complete 'The Bitcoin History Book 2008-2024' by September 2024, I seek community support.  

If you you would like your full name (or alias) in the book (will be listed on page 6 onwards), please private message me your name and donate at least $5 (crypto equivalent) towards my efforts.  Donation addresses are in the OP. Thank you in advance.

P.S. With sufficient support, I am the type of person who knuckles down and is totally determined.  Please trust me!


UPDATE 04/12/2023:


First of all, thank you to all those who have commented on this thread including useful feedback.  It is motivating and helps me to assess progress.  I have nearly completed the first draft of 8 chapters covering 2008-2016 (see draft preview, some pages removed) immediately below.  The Bitcoin yearly history chapters begin on page 44 after introductory and other BTC related


To be honest, I am slightly baffled about the lack of generosity from the community.  Countless time and energy has been put into it so far, and I am determined to write draft pages for 2017-end June 2024 next year.  I'm far from a greedy person (live in a small terrace house with terrible heating and an abomination of a garden) who continuously loves to learn and work hard.  Moreover, I turn down overtime at work in favour of writing this book.  If you can, please donate:

$BTC bc1qktyzg2atx5paka2x64pxdwg54u7m2yn3cu2qxy

$LTC ltc1qz8jqkhy264q3mdjkjzsve7er25qdnmmvxt96lr

$ETH 0x125288bAf499e26259f8E2aC6FC5fE1491aBa9c2

$DOGE DRj7PWEz5zxHc5ptkTBapKjCrxQU75CB6q

$XRP r9LbXGJ9HCdwvAhKWJJLihSd8612xHybv7

With sufficient help, I know the book will be completed by September 2024.  Thank you in advance for your support and feedback.


Below are thumbnail screenshots of the first 8 yearly BTC history chapters:









END OF 04/12/2023 UPDATE


THE BITCOIN HISTORY BOOK 2008-2024



Please retweet, like & support: https://twitter.com/CryptoBooksAlt/status/1728851987247386961

For one year, I've been researching and writing about the full 2008-2024 Bitcoin history.  I plan to self-publish a 300 A4 page book (colour interior) on Amazon by September 2024.  It will cover all major Bitcoin milestones from inception of the blockchain to the end of June 2024.  I've spent countless hours collating and presenting relevant history by writing 16 page yearly chapters. Below is a link showing a preview of what has already been put together:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXCe8m8c1scmtHvtuporuO1ml7h3JQD_/view?usp=sharing

(history chapters begin on page 44)

Besides the above, a preliminary front cover for the book as been designed:



Please SUPPORT $BTC bc1qktyzg2atx5paka2x64pxdwg54u7m2yn3cu2qxy

$LTC ltc1qz8jqkhy264q3mdjkjzsve7er25qdnmmvxt96lr

$ETH 0x125288bAf499e26259f8E2aC6FC5fE1491aBa9c2

$DOGE DRj7PWEz5zxHc5ptkTBapKjCrxQU75CB6q

$XRP r9LbXGJ9HCdwvAhKWJJLihSd8612xHybv7

Some members of Bitcointalk may remember my previous posts here:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5469588.0
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5441233.0


If you like (or impressed by) the progress made so far, please comment below by leaving constructive feedback.  I've been part of the Bitcoin/crypto community for over 10 years.  Distributed ledger technology has never left my radar since I discovered Bitcoin back in March 2013.  The Bitcoin History Book 2008-2024 will be my contribution to legacy, as well as newbie, members of the community.

Please contact me if you would like to support the book via donations, sponsorships or otherwise.  I will continue to strive towards completing the book by September 2024.

Thank you for reading (don't forget to click on the Google Drive link in order to read the current book interior).  It is a draft at the moment!

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[CryptSafe]

I will start by congratulating you on the success you have achieved in putting this material together. I know what it takes to work on things of this nature when it comes to academics or something that involves research, the compilation of different materials, and writing to achieve the goal of publishing a book. I must say that you have gone a long way in putting things together for the sake of the bitcoin community, especially the newbies to having a material of this nature. As you have said, this would be a very good legacy you have left here, and the community would forever be happy about what you have done. This book would serve as enlightenment material which would educate bitcoin enthusiasts more about bitcoin and its inception, the founders, and how they began the bitcoin journey into the world. It is remarkable that a book of this nature has finally emerged.
Congratulations once more.

[Tyke]

I will start by congratulating you on the success you have achieved in putting this material together. I know what it takes to work on things of this nature when it comes to academics or something that involves research, the compilation of different materials, and writing to achieve the goal of publishing a book. I must say that you have gone a long way in putting things together for the sake of the bitcoin community, especially the newbies to having a material of this nature. As you have said, this would be a very good legacy you have left here, and the community would forever be happy about what you have done. This book would serve as enlightenment material which would educate bitcoin enthusiasts more about bitcoin and its inception, the founders, and how they began the bitcoin journey into the world. It is remarkable that a book of this nature has finally emerged.
Congratulations once more.

Much appreciated

I have moments when I think how I've managed to put it together.  It won't cover everything related to Bitcoin, but I like to think the major milestones are included. 

[Churchillvv]

I will say congratulations on your project. When I see things of this nature that promotes the community I usually have his joy in me that people are really not just here for some pay or something else but to make remarkable things, just as I wish to do some day.

I haven't had enough time to read through your research compilation but will surely do, and I will also make a review of it if possible to help you find faults that needs to be fixed before publication.

A new development of this nature surely needs to be more appreciated but I believe it will come when your finally done with it.
Once again congratulations Tyke.

[Mubashir005]

Much appreciated

I have moments when I think how I've managed to put it together.  It won't cover everything related to Bitcoin, but I like to think the major milestones are included. 

Seeing these kind of news here is intriguing for the reason that Bitcoin is rapidly advancing and we are also experiencing direct impact from our senior fellows on this forum. I seriously commend your effort OP to author this Bitcoin book at this great time of need. I feel this reverence to meet you here and also see your efforts made. I will definitely be reading this from page to page until the end.

Before one can put out such books, one must have had that strong knowledge and experience in Bitcoin. You're already a legendary here and you have shown thst legendary act by taking this bold step to impact on us. I am sure a beneficiary of this great knowledge and invite my colleagues to enjoy this book too. Viola!

[Tyke]

I will say congratulations on your project. When I see things of this nature that promotes the community I usually have his joy in me that people are really not just here for some pay or something else but to make remarkable things, just as I wish to do some day.

I haven't had enough time to read through your research compilation but will surely do, and I will also make a review of it if possible to help you find faults that needs to be fixed before publication.

A new development of this nature surely needs to be more appreciated but I believe it will come when your finally done with it.
Once again congratulations Tyke.

Thank you for pointing out that I am contributing greatly to Bitcoin. It would be encouraging to see more support in terms of donations, because it is taking countless hours, resources and energy to drive the book towards the finish line. If anyone in the community can help, please donate by first messaging me here. Your name will be included in the book.

On a personal note, there are times when I feel lethargic and fed up. Despite that, I keep finding the motivation to persist. Please support me if you can as I do my best to create something great.

I appreciate all praise from the Bitcoin community.

[348Judah]

THE BITCOIN HISTORY BOOK 2008-2024

For one year, I've been researching and writing about the full 2008-2024 Bitcoin history.

What a great performance, writing a book is not what is that easy not to talk of writing on bitcoin, this is a great achievement you have earned for yourself, it will be a guide in helping the newbies to understand the history of bitcoin and have time to study both online and for the benefit of those who love reading the hard cover books, they can have it archived in their homes for reference, this will indeed be an impressive discovery for those that wanted to learn about bitcoin and it's history but prefer going through a reading material for their learning, congratulations.

[Tyke]

THE BITCOIN HISTORY BOOK 2008-2024

For one year, I've been researching and writing about the full 2008-2024 Bitcoin history.

What a great performance, writing a book is not what is that easy not to talk of writing on bitcoin, this is a great achievement you have earned for yourself, it will be a guide in helping the newbies to understand the history of bitcoin and have time to study both online and for the benefit of those who love reading the hard cover books, they can have it archived in their homes for reference, this will indeed be an impressive discovery for those that wanted to learn about bitcoin and it's history but prefer going through a reading material for their learning, congratulations.

Thank you. I hope you read at least some of it, and then provide constructive feedback.

[PrivacyG]

Unfortunately I can not access the Google Drive because I am not using Java Script.  I do want to thank you for striving to do good for our Bitcoin Community.

Is the book cover close to the final version or is there much more to work on before a final version is unveiled?  If you do not mind criticism.  Would you mind a more minimalistic approach to the cover design?  I believe that would be more attractive and trendy today.  They do say do not judge a book by its cover, but many of us pull books out of the shelves in a store BASED on the cover we see.

We have some extremely good talent on Bitcoin Talk.  Shower thought.  What if you made a Bitcoin Talk cover design competition?  Winner gets their design to be the official book cover and a free signed copy of the book?  You would receive much more interaction from the community!

How about a limited edition print sold on the Collectibles board.  Some of our members would be happy to pay a bit of a premium for that.

[kryptqnick]

I'm happy that there's someone from this community who is working on such a book. I like the cover and wish the author success.
I'm not a designer, so perhaps I'm very wrong on this point, but it feels a little overly bright to me. There's lots of bright orange, and then there's white text on orange background, black text on white, white text on black. Black text on different shades of gray etc.
I also think that, for a book like this, you should hire an academic editor (someone with great expertise on Bitcoin and its history) to proofread the text for potential mistakes, even if you're quite an expert on it yourself because it's important to get everything right, and a fresh pair of trained eyes could be very helpful with that.

[Essential10]

Your initiative is amazing. This is definitely a labor of love for Bitcoin. I truly hope that this book will serve as an informative and enlightening guide for those interested in learning more about Bitcoin, its history, and its impact on the world. It will provide important information and guidance on how to navigate the world of Bitcoin. I think it's inspiring to simplify complex concepts and terminology to make Bitcoin more accessible for newcomers to understand. The community will certainly benefit from your efforts and I look forward to seeing its positive impact. I hope this book will be valuable  for years to come. Keep up the great work!

[Tyke]

Is the book cover close to the final version or is there much more to work on before a final version is unveiled?  If you do not mind criticism.  Would you mind a more minimalistic approach to the cover design?  I believe that would be more attractive and trendy today.  They do say do not judge a book by its cover, but many of us pull books out of the shelves in a store BASED on the cover we see.

I will give the book cover more food for thought next year, because I am overwhelmed this side of the year.  I may let the community help with the cover via a competition, so thank you for the suggestion. 

As I have reiterated before, I seek sponsors or donors to drive the book forward.  There is much more to do (yearly 2017-2024 chapters - 8 chapters) before release in September 2024.

[Tyke]

I'm happy that there's someone from this community who is working on such a book. I like the cover and wish the author success.
I'm not a designer, so perhaps I'm very wrong on this point, but it feels a little overly bright to me. There's lots of bright orange, and then there's white text on orange background, black text on white, white text on black. Black text on different shades of gray etc.
I also think that, for a book like this, you should hire an academic editor (someone with great expertise on Bitcoin and its history) to proofread the text for potential mistakes, even if you're quite an expert on it yourself because it's important to get everything right, and a fresh pair of trained eyes could be very helpful with that.

There is nothing wrong with a bright book! It's impossible to please everyone.

The information in the book has been sourced from official sources.  I have diligently checked and cross referenced sources. 

[Tyke]

The community will certainly benefit from your efforts and I look forward to seeing its positive impact. I hope this book will be valuable  for years to come. Keep up the great work!

That is one of the major reasons why I would highly appreciate community members to support via donations.  On a personal note, I sacrifice offered extra hours at my job so I have extra time and energy to put the book together. I have loved Bitcoin (and the wider crypto space) for over 10 years.  

[philipma1957]

I got busy and fees were high for btc.  spoke with tyke via pm today

I am giving him 0.5+0.5=1 ltc for Nov and Dec.


You could ask him via pm for an ltc addy I just sent to him via my coinbase account.

1ltc for nov and dec donations

for now I will be ending donations to members as my donation source (sig campaign) has suspended its payments to me due to high fees.

Hoping to resume in a month or so.

[Fiatless]

Historical books are very important because they serve as a bridge between past, present and future generations. Sadly history is not seen as an important field anymore because the present generation is more concerned with entertainment and sports. However, they fail to understand that the past shapes the present and the present determines the future. Historical books always have some important moral lesson that will help shape the lives of every reader.

I want to congratulate you for investing your precious time in putting up this important historical book about the development of one of the greatest discoveries of all time. I know this is not an easy task, but I want to encourage you to continue and finish this project. The current and future generations will find this book helpful because it will be both educational and motivational. I will also suggest that you consider having an audiobook version of this book when the project is completed. 

I hope that you get all the support and encouragement you need. Good luck.

[Tyke]

I got busy and fees were high for btc.  spoke with tyke via pm today

I am giving him 0.5+0.5=1 ltc for Nov and Dec.


You could ask him via pm for an ltc addy I just sent to him via my coinbase account.

1ltc for nov and dec donations

for now I will be ending donations to members as my donation source (sig campaign) has suspended its payments to me due to high fees.

Hoping to resume in a month or so.

Thank you again for your support.

[Tyke]

I have added wallet addresses for LTC, DOGE, ETH and XRP. I'm aware BTC fees are high at the moment. Please read parts of the book when you can.

Thank you to all those who have commented and donated so far. I am fully determined to complete the book by September 2024.

[so98nn]

“The Past Milestones”, the index is just amazing and it’s making me read the book already. This is definitely going to be detailed book considering the index titles from domain registration to how it started with email communications, yeah that gives me good insight about this book and what is expected from it. I think we are going to have very nice book soon just because of one active and enthusiastic member.

I just wanna say, keep it up. I will contact you regarding donation after few days once I get my salaries rolled over by my employer. Being Bitcoin lover I would be more than happy to donate small share for your good work. All the very best mate. Hope to see your copy released real soon. 

[Tyke]

“The Past Milestones”, the index is just amazing and it’s making me read the book already. This is definitely going to be detailed book considering the index titles from domain registration to how it started with email communications, yeah that gives me good insight about this book and what is expected from it. I think we are going to have very nice book soon just because of one active and enthusiastic member.

I just wanna say, keep it up. I will contact you regarding donation after few days once I get my salaries rolled over by my employer. Being Bitcoin lover I would be more than happy to donate small share for your good work. All the very best mate. Hope to see your copy released real soon. 

Much appreciated so98nn.  Bitcoin is nothing without its community.