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# Guide: Zero to Monero

#### [Zero to Monero: Second Edition](https://web.getmonero.org/library/Zero-to-Monero-2-0-0.pdf)

Published: April 4, 2020, with [LaTeX source code here](https://github.com/UkoeHB/Monero-RCT-report)\
A comprehensive conceptual (and technical) explanation of Monero.\
We endeavor to teach anyone who knows basic algebra and simple computer science concepts like the ‘bit representation’ of a number not only how Monero works at a deep and comprehensive level, but also how useful and beautiful cryptography can be.

### **Download:**

<https://web.getmonero.org/library/Zero-to-Monero-2-0-0.pdf>