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You know how your everyday, government-based currency is reserved in banks? And that you need an ATM or a connection to a bank to get more of it or transfer it to other people? Well, with cryptocurrencies, you may be able to get rid of banks and other centralized middlemen altogether. That’s because cryptocurrencies rely on a technology called blockchain, which is decentralized (meaning no single entity is in charge of it). Instead, every computer in the network confirms the transactions. Flip to Book 2 to find out more about the blockchain technology that enables cool things like cryptocurrencies.

The following sections cover the basics of cryptocurrencies: their background, benefits, and more.