Crypto: Decrypted - The Book

Most crypto books focus on “How” to use or invest in this technology.

Crypto Decrypted focuses on the “Why” we should care about this technology - the foundation that precedes everything else.

In plain English Crypto Decrypted focuses on understanding blockchain technology, allow you to better navigate this new world, including:

  • The truth that debunks the most common myths about crypto and blockchain.

  • What the Byzantine Generals’ Problem is, why it is important, and how it will impact your future.

  • Why blockchain technology is so important and how it is relevant to you―yes, you!

  • The ways in which blockchain innovation will transform our financial systems, our economy, and society itself.

  • How to participate in lower risk approaches in investing in digital assets to diversify your retirement portfolio.

  • Why the Information Age is over and that we’ve already begun a new long-wave economic cycle, the Age of Autonomy® , what the Autonomous Economy will look like in the coming years, and how it will impact us. 

Crypto Decrypted does an amazing job identifying and demystifying popular crypto myths, explaining misunderstood, ignored and essential concepts of blockchain, and demonstrating overall how this technology will play into the next long-wave economic cycle. It’s clear that the Information Age has ended and that we are entering the Age of Autonomy. This book helps you get a good grasp on where we are headed in the near future and how to capitalize on it.”

― Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridge Capital

“Ryan and Diorio address controversial topics about crypto in a level-headed way. They make the foundations clear, such as the Byzantine Generals problem of trust, which in turn allows them to identify opportunities and explain why they are here to stay.”

― Risto Miikkulainen, Professor of Computer Science and Neuroscience, the University of Texas at Austin; Director of the UTCS Neural Networks Research Group

“This book demystifies crypto like no other. The mainstream media has been portraying crypto with skepticism and doubt like the witch hunts during 15th century Europe. Jake and James address the most common myths and debunk them with clarity, simplicity, and elegance. Read this book over a weekend and don’t wait. You may be missing out on the chance of a lifetime for your financial independence.”

― Joshua Hong, Founder, Synesis One

“Ryan and Diorio are savvy fund managers who made the right calls during the ‘crypto winter.’ They’ve mastered long-run strategies for investors. Make Crypto Decrypted the book you read to make smart, sensible, profitable investing decisions in the changing markets of the post-2022 world.”

― Hon. J. Christopher Giancarlo, Former Chairman, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Author of CryptoDad: The Fight for the Future of Money

“Crypto Decrypted is a valuable, pioneering contribution to this space. It’s a must-read for the full spectrum of readers interested in crypto assets—the curious, skeptical, convinced, or passionately enthusiastic. Those who apply the recommendations in the last quarter of the book will be all the wiser for doing so.”

― Bruce Barkis, MSOD, Adjunct Professor, Marketing and Management, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

“Crypto Decrypted is the right book at the right time, primed to be the ultimate ‘explainer’ to all of your friends who want to explore, use and invest in cryptocurrency, or even just play in the Web3 world of NFTs, blockchain gaming and that spooky thing called the metaverse.”

― Michael Terpin, “The Godfather of Crypto” (CNBC), CEO, Transform Ventures

“If you’re looking for an informative and comprehensive guide to blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web 3.0 then look no further than Crypto Decrypted. This book provides a detailed overview of blockchain technology, digital assets, the market today and in the future, and the opportunities associated with understanding it and investing in it.”

― Justin Donald, Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Founder of The Lifestyle Investor

“The power of crypto levels the playing field for everyone regardless of their location or social status. Jake and James provide a unique and welcome pause in the midst of this high-speed movement through their foundational read on the future of Digital Assets.”

― Tom Shaughnessy, Co-Founder Delphi Digital and VC at Delphi Ventures

“A thoughtful, timely, and compelling ‘unpacking’ of an important but still widely misunderstood space, useful both to practitioners and the general public.”

― Stuart MacDonald, Chairman at Aaro Capital and Managing Partner at Bride Valley Partners

“Understanding is the key to achieving. By shining light on the breakthrough that most ignore and dispelling common myths, Jake and James create a strong foundation for understanding this new technology, which can only lead to better investing and wiser participation in the unfolding future.”

― Robert Edward Grant, Best-Selling Author of PHILOMATH and POLYMATH; Former CEO Bausch and Lomb Surgical; Founder and CEO Crown Sterling