The Geek List: Books to Read from the XRPL Commons Library

The XRPL Commons’ Classroom library features a curated "Geek List" of essential reads covering AI agent design, Web3 community-building, and marketing strategies. The collection also includes investigative histories of blockchain evolution and simplified guides to complex concepts like Zero-Knowledge Proofs for both experts and beginners.

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Welcome to the Classroom – XRPL Commons’ dedicated learning space.

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Visitors can access a charming little library, with an ever-evolving selection of books – on blockchain, tech and new ideas for our brave new world. Here’s our first Geek List of what’s on shelf right now.

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Patterns for Building AI Agents; Principles of Building AI Agents (Sam Bhagwat)

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Beginning with a recent arrival, and the hottest topic in town: two short volumes by expert AI developer Sam Bhagwat–Patterns for Building AI Agents and Principles of Building AI Agents, provide an accessible read (for devs at least) on practical considerations and steps to create effective LLMs and AI Agent designs.

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Web3 Marketing (Amanda Cassatt)

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Getting back to blockchain-specific topics, Web3 Marketing by Amanda Cassatt explains the shifts in marketing and communication in a world of growing blockchain use, and the implications around community engagement and brand-building.

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The Business of Belonging (David Spinks)

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Continuing in Web3’s community-driven spirit, The Business of Belonging by David Spinks is a practical guide towards scaling web3 projects by putting your people first; showing how creating belonging can be a competitive advantage and measurable business strategy, rather than just a feel-good pursuit.

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The Cryptopians (Laura Shin)
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We then get to a deep investigative report, telling the story of the rise (and growing pains) of Ethereum. The Cryptopians by Laura Shin goes into the personalities of Ethereum’s protagonists, their hopes, flaws, and all ensuing drama that shaped the Web3 economy as we know it.

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Zero-Knowledge Proofs Explained Like I'm 5 (ZK Proof Ellis)

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We finish on a quick, light-hearted read: Zero-Knowledge Proofs explained like I’m 5. Written in a children’s book format, it comes with follow-up games to test your understanding of the concepts. Great gift for your nieces and nephews, or to yourself (so you don’t sound like a ZKP noob at Web3 cocktail events).

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What book should we add next to the Geek List? Send us your recommendations with a short explanation to:
mag@xrpl-commons.org

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Written by

Zsofi Borsi

Head of Comm. Engagement

XRPL Commons

Zsofi, a community leader and editor, originally from Budapest, is the founder and editor-in-chief of 'Lazy Women,' a global feminist media outlet and online community. This collective challenges gender norms and productivity culture. Zsofi previously worked for the European Commission in political reporting and served as a policy officer for sustainability and responsible business conduct at an OECD delegation.