How the Crypto Industry is Redefining Ownership
By Steven Sidley
Dive into the captivating world of ownership, technology, and crypto as Maverick451, the book-publishing arm of Daily Maverick, introduces its latest publication, It’s Mine: How the Crypto Industry is Redefining Ownership, penned by the renowned author and blockchain authority Steven Sidley.
In an era where the very idea of ownership is undergoing a profound revolution, It’s Mine invites you to explore how blockchain technology will fundamentally change our understanding of “owning” something.
A new spin on the crypto narrative
It’s Mine isn’t your typical tech-heavy tome about crypto. Bursting with captivating anecdotes, keen observations, and enlightening interviews, the book offers an engaging and accessible exploration of the blockchain’s impact.
Steven Sidley masterfully translates intricate tech jargon into relatable terms, demystifying phrases like “blockchain”, “crypto”, and “Web3” for curious minds seeking clarity in a complex world.
Unveiling a transformative future
At its heart, It’s Mine is an enthralling narrative about the future and how technological advancements will reshape human existence. The book reveals how the crypto industry’s innovations are driving a radical shift, enabling novel forms of ownership and reshaping societal norms.
Whether you’re a seasoned crypto aficionado or simply intrigued by the future and how humanity will operate within it, It’s Mine promises to alter your perspective and give you a glimpse of a future from the experts shaping it.
About the author
Steven Boykey Sidley is an award-winning and multi-shortlisted author and playwright. He is the author of the novels Entanglement, Stepping Out, Imperfect Solo, Free Association, Leaving Word and the play Shape (co-written with his wife Kate Sidley), as well as the 2022 non- fiction release Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised Finance and The End of Banks (co written with Simon Dingle).
He is currently a partner at Bridge Capital Future Advisory, in charge of their technology practice, and is an investor in a number of technology and crypto companies. Sidley was appointed to the position of Professor of Practice at the Johannesburg School of Business (JBS), University of Johannesburg, in 2022 to pursue research and teaching in blockchain and 4IR technologies.
