Why People Are Turning to Cryptocurrency Due to Inflation

A growing number of readers are turning to cryptocurrency and blockchain because they're tired of watching their money lose value. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a dollar from 1971 is equivalent to about eight cents in today's goods due to inflation.

The best crypto books for understanding what's behind this shift focus on the case against traditional fiat currencies before explaining blockchain technology. These six books are ranked based on how well they do this: Heidi Chakos' Why Crypto? tops the list.

Chakos' book starts by explaining why readers might be skeptical of the current financial system, then moves into the specifics of blockchain mechanics and tokenomics in plain language. It's available now and serves as a strong starting point for anyone looking to understand crypto.