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The Violinist and the Cryptocurrency

Marco Vargas

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  • 50 sidor
  • 2024
The Violinist and the Cryptocurrency tells the remarkable journey of Gunnar, a 14-year-old violin prodigy and programming enthusiast, whose life changes during a trip to Rome. While attending a breathtaking performance of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at the Palazzo Poli, Gunnar discovers a mysterious USB drive. Back home, his curiosity leads him to uncover its contents: the Bitcoin whitepaper by the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto.
Fascinated by the concept of decentralized digital currencies and blockchain technology, Gunnar dives into research. Combining his passions for music and programming, he creates a cryptocurrency called Vitulari-Latin for "strings"-dedicated to funding music education globally. Gunnar's journey is anything but smooth as he faces technical challenges, public skepticism, and ethical dilemmas about cryptocurrencies' environmental impact and societal implications.
Through ingenuity, Gunnar designs a more energy-efficient blockchain for Vitulari and fosters transparency and trust in its use. As the currency gains global traction, he uses its success to pursue his dream of studying violin at Rome's Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia.

Gunnar's story bridges tradition and innovation, inspiring a new generation to explore the harmony between art and technology. Vitulari becomes a global symbol of resilience, creativity, and the power of dreams.

  • Författare: Marco Vargas
  • Illustratör: Marco Vargas
  • Format: Pocket/Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781964016078
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 50
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2024-12-04
  • Förlag: R. R. Bowker