When asked “what should I read to understand this stuff” I rarely have a great answer. So I am creating this as the “dummies guide to Crypto”. It is merely a beginning and I will edit it frequently so PLEASE COMMENT WITH OTHER LINKS I SHOULD ADD
What is a private key and why do I care: NYTIMES
Where did Bitcoin come from: Wikipedia
The origins of money: Nick Szabo
The original Bitcoin white paper: Satoshi Nakamoto
What is Ethereum? The Primer
2. Technical description of ERC721 that allowed Crypto Kitties: Medium
What do I need to know about security: Gil