Jack Tatar - Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor’s Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond

T hanks first and foremost to the best literary partner one could havethe great Karen Lacey. This truly was a three-person production, and we thank you for helping us define, refine, and execute on our vision. Not only did you hone our thinking, but you dove deep down the cryptoasset rabbit hole too! Anyone looking to work with a gifted and patient literary partner can find Karen at www.theuncommonoctopus.com.

Thanks to our wonderful editor at McGraw-Hill, Casey Ebro, and our literary agent, Marilyn Allen.

Special thanks to all of those in the cryptoasset and financial community who provided ideas, advice, and commentary, especially the awesome trio of Alex Sunnarborg, Patrick Archambeau, and Pieter Gorsira, as well as Charles Bovaird, Balaji Srinivasan, Arthur Laffer, Michael Casey, Alex Tapscott, Ric Edelman, Campbell Harvey, George Gilder, Jeremy Allaire, Vinny Lingham, Laura Shin, Christian Catalini, Sandra Ro, Spencer Bogart, David Kinitsky, John McAfee, Ryan Selkis, Adam White, Jesse Walden, William Mougayer, Michael Terpin, Jennifer Zhu Scott, Pat Bolland, Greg Rosen, Luis Cuende, Travis Scher, Peter Kirby, Stephen McKeon, Paul Veradittakit, Ari Paul, Charlie Hayter, Demian Brener, Ron Quaranta, Jared Harwayne-Gidansky, Ned Scott, Alessio Saretto, Tron Black, Douglas Goldstein, Matthew Goetz, Tom Szaky, Fred Pye, Ryan Lancelot, Cristina Dolan, Ryan Strauss, Jack Hough, and of course to Brian Kelly for his support, friendship, and assistance. We appreciate the support of the worldwide cryptoasset community and if we forgot to list anyone who was there for us during this journey, please forgive usits because of the crypto-community that this book exists!

CB and JT

Thanks to Dad, who was a writer himself, and from a young age had me journaling, writing summer book reports, and submitting essays to justify the purchase of gadgets. He taught me the importance of never having a TV in the house, that all creativity comes at the cost of maintenance, and that excellence should never be compromised.

Thanks to Mom, who has been a fountain of belief and support through the good and the bad. While she may not know much about blockchains (yet), she loves them because I love them. She is the most positive person I know and the one who has taught me how to find silver linings in the clouds. Thanks to my brother, Justin, who resisted the urge to strangle me when Mom was away, and taught me that power doesnt always have to corrupt.

Thank you to Cathie Wood, who plucked me from a fishmongership and taught me that not all finance is bad. In a few years, Cathie taught me more about economics, the markets, and how the world works than I learned in my time at Stanford. In a world where mentors are increasingly rare, Cathies guidance has been pivotal in my life. Thank you to Rob Wood, the friendly giant who introduced us.

Thanks to Brett Winton, who has taught me how to approach the most complex of problems and that maybe Im not as dense as I fear. To Joel Monegro, who has been my thematic torchbearer in the world of crypto, thank you. Theres no one I look forward to brainstorming with more than you. Thanks to James Wang, who taught me to love Twitter, and that valuation matters.

Last but not least, thanks to Jack, who has been the driving force behind this book. If not for a fateful lunch at Consensus and Jacks relentless enthusiasm, this book never would have happened.

CB

Thanks to the great Harry Markowitz for his advice and insight. One of the wonderful results of this book has been my ability to gain the friendship of this wonderful man. Thanks, Harry! Im humbled by your assistance.

Special thanks to my bubbie, Stu Sharoff, for taking the dive into this wacky world, his advice on the cover, and for being a brother to me for so many years. Thanks to Stu Rosenberg for also taking the dive and providing such great support and friendship over the years.

Special thanks for my angel investing partner and dear friend, Ron Kochman, for his honest insight into the book and for making this journey so much more entertaining. Also to Steve Katz, who we miss every day.

Thanks to the great John Gioia for his advice and insight throughout the entire process of creating this book. Thanks to Irene Cibas for just being herself and putting up with John and me for so many years. Thanks also to Bill Bonomo, John Barbera, and David Fink for their help and support during the years when I needed it. Of course, thanks to the legendary Sam Kirk for his assistance throughout this process.

To my Mom and Dad, who may not be here physically, but inspire and direct me each and every day.

Most of all, thanks to my family, who put up with me during this process. I couldnt have done any of it without you. To my children, Eric and Grace, I could never fully articulate how important and valuable your advice and support has been to me. Youre my inspiration for everything.

Finally, to the reason for my being and the love of my life, my Maudee Ann. No one knows better than you what crazy schemes and ideas Ive had in my life, and youve endured them and supported me throughout. I thank God for allowing me the opportunity to live my life with you, and I thank you for, well, everything. I love you more than words can tell always!