a true story of genius, betrayal, and redemption Mezrich, Ben 1969- creator text bibliography nyu 2020 monographic eng

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x, 276 pages ; 21 cm "Ben Mezrich's 2009 bestseller The Accidental Billionaires is the definitive account of Facebook's founding and the basis for the Academy Award-winning film The Social Network. Two of the story's iconic characters are Harvard students Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss: identical twins, Olympic rowers, and foils to Mark Zuckerberg. Bitcoin Billionaires is the story of the brothers' redemption and revenge in the wake of their epic legal battle with Facebook. Planning to start careers as venture capitalists, the brothers quickly discover that no one will take their money after their fight with Zuckerberg. While nursing their wounds in Ibiza, they accidentally run into an eccentric character who tells them about a brand-new idea: cryptocurrency. Immersing themselves in what is then an obscure and sometimes sinister world, they begin to realize "crypto" is, in their own words, "either the next big thing or total bulls--t." There's nothing left to do but make a bet. From the Silk Road to the halls of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bitcoin Billionaires will take us on a wild and surprising ride while illuminating a tantalizing economic future. On November 26, 2017, the Winklevoss brothers became the first bitcoin billionaires. Here's the story of how they got there--as only Ben Mezrich could tell it." Into the tiger's cage Dead in the water Damaged goods In the beginning there was foam The basement Finding love in a hopeless place August 30, 2012 Charlie Stepford, Connecticut Buyer's market The reverse heist The spark Bayfront park, downtown Miami On the road again In the air The king of Bitcoin The morning after Bright lights This side of paradise The united front Behind the door Bitcoin 2013 Going mainstream A pirate's tale The day after The fall Across town Men of Harvard Judgment day Launched From Dumas to Balzac Epilogue: where are they now ...? Ben Mezrich. Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-276). Winklevoss, Tyler Howard 1981- Winklevoss, Cameron Howard 1981- Venture capital Capital de riesgo Bitcoin (Moneda electrónica) Entrepreneurship Emprendimiento HG 4751 M617b 2020 332.4 9781250217769 (pbk.) 1250217768 (pbk.) 2019002977 DLC 190131 20230411090811.0 20831077 eng