Antony Lewis is a highly experienced professional in the crypto and blockchain industry, currently working in Temasek's blockchain venture building team. His team is focused on building game-changing commercial businesses using decentralized technologies, with current ventures in the areas of digital identity, digital assets, and digital money. Prior to joining Temasek, Antony worked at enterprise blockchain firm R3 as Director of Digital Assets, where he was responsible for getting traditional and new financial assets recorded on Corda, and Director of Research, where he was responsible for navigating the blockchain landscape in Asia. Antony was regarded as the firm's subject matter expert in tokenized money and central bank digital currencies. He is also the author of "The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains", an essential guide for anyone who needs to learn about cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and business blockchains. Written in plain English, the book provides a balanced and hype-free grounding in the essential concepts behind this revolutionary technology. Antony is also an occasional blogger, sharing his insights and expertise on the latest developments in the industry.