Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Bitcoin & Open Blockchain Educator and Author
Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a best-selling author and educator. For more than a decade he helped millions of people understand bitcoin and open blockchains — through his books, hundreds of talks around the world, and a library of freely shared educational videos that made these technologies accessible to newcomers and technologists alike.
In 2025, Andreas retired from public life for health reasons. This site is maintained as an archive of his work and as the home of his workshops for enrolled students.
Workshops
Guided Workshops
Andreas created a series of self-paced workshops explaining what bitcoin is, why these technologies matter, and how to choose and secure a cryptocurrency wallet. Enrolled students keep lifetime access to their workshops.
600+ Free Educational Videos
Questions Answered
For years, Andreas answered questions every month about Bitcoin, Ethereum, the Lightning Network, and other cryptocurrency topics. These talks and Q&A sessions remain available, many with subtitles in German, Russian, Spanish, and other languages contributed by volunteers.
Best-Selling Books
Andreas wrote and co-authored some of the most widely read books on bitcoin and open blockchains, including Mastering Bitcoin (now in its third edition), Mastering Ethereum (now in its second edition), Mastering the Lightning Network, and the Internet of Money series.
