I whould say the above link is a good starter for why digital currency in the first place a base

And how adverserial goverments can get its truely a eye opener.

Bitcoin standard may be a good book

For sure blocksize wars as its a good rebutal to the quesiton : why not make a copy bro

The cryptopians by laura shin is a good showcase how deceitfull stuff like ethereum is build all tho her writing style can be a bit of a struggle to get trough