https://a16z.com/2018/02/10/crypto-readings-resources/

Here’s a list of crypto readings and resources (2018-2019). It’s organized from building blocks and basics; foundations (& history); and key concepts — followed by specific topics such as governance; privacy and security; scaling; consensus and governance; cryptoeconomics, cryptoassets, and investing; fundraising and token distribution; decentralized exchanges; stablecoins; and cryptoeconomic primitives and crypto goods (non-fungible tokens, cryptocollectibles, token-curated registries, curation markets). We also included a section with developer tutorials, practical guides, and maker stories — as well as other resources, such as newsletters/updates and courses, at the end. [You can find a16z’s writings, posts, and videos on the topic at a16z.com/crypto.]

For a list of resources dedicated to NFTs, applications, community/social tokens and creator DAOs, please see a16z.com/nftcanon.

Building Blocks and Basics

WTF is the blockchain? — understanding the problem it solves before defining it by Mohit Mamoriahttps://hackernoon.com/wtf-is-the-blockchain-1da89ba19348

**Ever wonder how bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies) actually work?**from 3Blue1Brownhttps://youtu.be/bBC-nXj3Ng4

How the bitcoin protocol actually worksby Michael Nielsenhttp://www.michaelnielsen.org/ddi/how-the-bitcoin-protocol-actually-works/

Ethereum in 25 minutesby Vitalik Buterinhttps://youtu.be/66SaEDzlmP4

How does Ethereum work, anyway? — how it functions at a technical level, without complex math by Preethi Kasireddyhttps://medium.com/@preethikasireddy/how-does-ethereum-work-anyway-22d1df506369

Decrypting crypto, from bitcoin and blockchain to ICOsby Alex Rampellhttps://a16z.com/2017/12/08/summit-crypto-alex-rampell/

An introduction to crypto by Linda Xiehttps://a16z.com/2018/05/04/intro-to-crypto/

Cryptographic hash function — what they are, properties of, etc.by Khan Academyhttps://youtu.be/0WiTaBI82Mc

Basic primer on blockchain — ledger basics, why it matters by Chris Berg, Sinclair Davidson, and Jason Pottshttps://medium.com/@cryptoeconomics/the-blockchain-economy-a-beginners-guide-to-institutional-cryptoeconomics-64bf2f2beec4

Basic terminology for Ethereum — from gas to dapps (distributed apps) by Matt Condonhttps://medium.com/@mattcondon/getting-up-to-speed-on-ethereum-63ed28821bbe

A basic glossary of terms — a few short and simple definitionshttps://tangelo.co/insights/blog/techs-must-have-reference-guide-to-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency

Crypto Glossary: Cryptocurrencies & Blockchains — key concepts and terms to know that relate to NFTs (cryptography, proof of stake, more) by Alex Pruden and Sonal Chokshihttps://a16z.com/2019/11/08/crypto-glossary/

Beginner’s guide series on cryptoassets (series) — from ethereum to litecoin by Linda Xiehttps://medium.com/@linda.xie/beginners-guide-series-on-cryptoassets-d897535d887

Foundations (& History)