About ReadWhitepaper
ReadWhitepaper is an open academic archive dedicated to preserving and translating foundational cryptocurrency whitepapers. We make primary-source blockchain research accessible across languages so that students, researchers, and developers worldwide can study these documents in their native language.
What We Offer
- 30+ cryptocurrency whitepapers — from Bitcoin and Ethereum to Solana, Cardano, and beyond
- 15 language translations with side-by-side bilingual reading mode
- Structured markdown format preserving original section numbering and hierarchy
- Glossary of key blockchain terms with backlinks to source whitepaper sections
- Public REST API and OpenAPI schema for programmatic access
Coverage
Our archive spans the most significant whitepapers in cryptocurrency history — covering consensus mechanisms, smart contract platforms, privacy protocols, scaling solutions, and decentralized finance. Each whitepaper is broken into individually addressable sections with stable anchors for citation.
Academic Use
ReadWhitepaper is designed for academic and educational purposes. Every section has a permanent URL suitable for citation in papers, presentations, and course materials. The markdown export and API endpoints enable integration with research tools and LLM-based analysis workflows.
Editorial Principles
- Accuracy first: the original whitepaper text is the source of truth
- Transparency: official translation sources are credited when available
- Open access: all content is freely readable, searchable, and available via API
- Structured data: every section is individually addressable with stable URLs
Contact
For corrections, translation improvements, and collaboration requests, please contact us through our GitHub repository.