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Name: Going Infinite
Rating: 4 (3 reviews)
Author: Michael Lewis

Going Infinite presents a factual account of Sam Bankman‑Fried’s rise in the financial and cryptocurrency world, detailing his foundations in trading firms and his ambitious projects leading up to the critical moment when FTX/Alameda Research faltered. The book walks readers through the key milestones and decision points, emphasizing how his early experiences and personal convictions—particularly in effective altruism—shaped his approach to finance and technology. By focusing on the period before and after the collapse, it offers insight into the challenges and dynamics that defined the trajectory of one of crypto’s most prominent entrepreneurs.

First publish date: 2023

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Michael Lewis

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