Download or read book Blockchain Technology Explained written by Alan T. Norman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I'll walk you through the essentials of how Blockchain technology works, using simple explanations and giving examples along the way. I've introduced many people to blockchain, so I know where beginners usually get confused and the main questions they have. All of the basic principles are addressed step-by-step in this book." -- Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Blockchain in Data Analytics written by Mohiuddin Ahmed and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-16 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain technology facilitates a decentralized database where business is rendered transparent without the involvement of middlemen. The first use of this technology was its application in digital currency (bitcoin). However, other potential uses of blockchain are yet to be explored. It is expected to have a major impact on cyber security, the internet of things, supply chain management, market prediction, governance, information management, and financial transactions, among others. Blockchain has redesigned the way in which people deal with their money due to its effectiveness, especially in terms of security. Therefore, from the data analytics point of view, investigation of the application of blockchain technology in a wide range of domains is crucial. In this context, this book provides a broad picture of the concepts, techniques, applications, and open research directions in this area, and will serve as a single source of reference for acquiring knowledge on this emerging technology.
Download or read book Blockchain Technology Explained written by Christopher Blackburn and published by Christopher Blackburn. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain Technology Explained – 2 MANUSCRIPTS!! The Blockchain Revolution Is Here! The sudden boom in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and the emergence of new collaborative platforms like Ethereum have brought Blockchain Technology in public domain, yet very little is known about the subject. Some consider it the base technology for Bitcoin others consider it a platform.Both are somewhat right and wrong, but definitely, they are not well informed. This book will explain the basic concepts of blockchain technology and how it functions. It will tell you how it can affect your life and if it has any growth potential for you.This book will raise your awareness of this much talked about subject and explain the concepts in simple words. It will throw light on the amazing concept of smart contracts and how it can change the way the world functions today. The coming age will be the age of the internet, and blockchain will have a substantial role to play in it.This book will throw light on the ways blockchain technology will affect the functioning of the Internet of Things. Inside you will find: Introduction to blockchain technology Main components of a blockchain The past, present, and future of the technology The perception of this technology Its charismatic components The ways it will affect our daily lives And more… “Blockchain technology has been called the greatest innovation since the internet” The Cryprocurrency Revolution Is Here! Want to learn more about the super exciting cryptocurrency industry and how exactly to get involved? Maybe you just want a little background on some of the “hotter” options before investing time and/or money or you just want to know the basics of what exactly a blockchain, cryptocurrency,or digital wallet is? Download this book an you’ll learn many of the reasons for the excitement and hype surrounding cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology. Thousands, and more likely, millions of individuals and companies around the globe wish they had taken these steps early in Bitcoin’s history when they were less than$10 USD and now, thousands of people are looking for the next big thing. You have the opportunity to join any one of several growing communities,and the potential appears to be quite high for the near future and for the long run, at least for some of the current contenders. Not to mention, some of the new ICOs. Download this book and find out which cryptocurrencies have been around the longest, who has some of the best prospects, and who’s the new kid on the block. I’ve deciphered the basics you need to know to get started in whatever field you choose. Learn exactly what a block, block time, and blockchain are and how exactly they relate to the cryptocurrency market and what some of them have planned for the near future. Who has plans to completely change their underlying protocols and who recently experienced‘hard forks’ to fix issues or settle community disputes? I’ve tried to cover as much of the basics that I could think of and I truly think you will find my book informative and worth the download. You Will Learn: What Is Cryptocurrency? What Exactly Is a Blockchain? What Cryptocurrencies Are Available? How Do I Mine For “Free” Cryptocurrencies? What Are These Wallet Things? What is PoW and PoS? Terms and Definitions And More...
Download or read book Distributed Ledger Technology written by Roger Wattenhofer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FinTech developers and managers understand that the blockchain has the potential to disrupt the financial world. Distributed ledger technology allows the participants of a distributed system to agree on a common view of the system, to track changes in the system, in a reliable way. In the distributed systems community, agreement techniques have been known long before cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (where the term blockchain is borrowed) emerged. Various concepts and protocols exist, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. This book introduces the basic techniques when building fault-tolerant distributed systems, in a scientific way. We will present different protocols and algorithms that allow for fault-tolerant operation, and we will discuss practical systems that implement these techniques.
Download or read book Blockchain Technology Applications and Challenges written by Sandeep Kumar Panda and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the various open issues of blockchain technology, such as the efficiency of blockchain in different domains of digital cryptocurrency, smart contracts, smart education system, smart cities, cloud identity and access, safeguard to cybersecurity and health care. For the first time in human history, people across the world can trust each other and transact over a large peer-to-peer networks without any central authority. This proves that, trust can be built not only by centralized institution but also by protocols and cryptographic mechanisms. The potential and collaboration between organizations and individuals within peer networks make it possible to potentially move to a global collaborative network without centralization. Blockchain is a complex social, economic and technological phenomenon. This questions what the established terminologies of the modern world like currency, trust, economics and exchange would mean. To make any sense, one needs to realize how much insightful and potential it is in the context and the way it is technically developed. Due to rapid changes in accessing the documents through online transactions and transferring the currency online, many previously used methods are proving insufficient and not secure to solve the problem which arises in the safe and hassle-free transaction. Nowadays, the world changes rapidly, and a transition flow is also seen in Business Process Management (BPM). The traditional Business Process Management holds good establishment last one to two decades, but, the internal workflow confined in a single organization. They do not manage the workflow process and information across organizations. If they do so, again fall in the same trap as the control transfers to the third party that is centralized server and it leads to tampering the data, and single point of failure. To address these issues, this book highlights a number of unique problems and effective solutions that reflects the state-of-the art in blockchain Technology. This book explores new experiments and yields promising solutions to the current challenges of blockchain technology. This book is intended for the researchers, academicians, faculties, scientists, blockchain specialists, business management and software industry professionals who will find it beneficial for their research work and set new ideas in the field of blockchain. This book caters research work in many fields of blockchain engineering, and it provides an in-depth knowledge of the fields covered.
Download or read book Blockchain in Action written by Bina Ramamurthy and published by Manning Publications. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s a lot more to the blockchain than mining Bitcoin. This secure system for registering and verifying ownership and identity is perfect for supply chain logistics, health records, and other sensitive data management tasks. Blockchain in Action unlocks the full potential of this revolutionary technology, showing you how to build your own decentralized apps for secure applications including digital democracy, private auctions, and electronic record management. Summary There’s a lot more to the blockchain than mining Bitcoin. This secure system for registering and verifying ownership and identity is perfect for supply chain logistics, health records, and other sensitive data management tasks. Blockchain in Action unlocks the full potential of this revolutionary technology, showing you how to build your own decentralized apps for secure applications including digital democracy, private auctions, and electronic record management. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the technology Blockchain is more than just the tech behind Bitcoin—much more! Combining impenetrable security, decentralized transactions, and independently verifiable supply chains, blockchain applications have transformed currency, digital identity, and logistics. Platforms such as Ethereum and Hyperledger make it easy to get started by using familiar programming languages. About the book Blockchain in Action teaches you how to design and build blockchain-based decentralized apps, and is written in a clear, jargon-free style. First, you’ll get an overview of how blockchain works. Next, you’ll code your first smart contract using Ethereum and Solidity, adding a web interface, trust validation, and other features until your app is ready for deployment. The only thing you need to get started is standard hardware and open source software. What's inside Blockchain compared with other distributed systems Development in Solidity Identity, privacy, and security On-chain and off-chain data and operations About the reader For programmers who know JavaScript. About the author Bina Ramamurthy has thirty years of experience teaching distributed systems, data science, peer-to-peer networking, and blockchain. Table of Contents PART 1 - GETTING STARTED WITH BLOCKCHAIN PROGRAMMING 1 Blockchain basics 2 Smart contracts 3 Techniques for trust and integrity 4 From smart contracts to Dapps PART 2 - TECHNIQUES FOR END-TO-END DAPP DEVELOPMENT 5 Security and privacy 6 On-chain and off-chain data 7 Web3 and a channel Dapp 8 Going public with Infura PART 3 - A ROADMAP AND THE ROAD AHEAD 9 Tokenization of assets 10 Testing smart contracts 11 A roadmap to Dapp development 12 Blockchain: The Road ahead
Download or read book Blockchain written by Mark Gates and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Blockchain technology has been called the greatest innovation since the internet. Governments and companies are rushing to implement blockchain technology in a range of areas that could impact every person on the planet within a few years. Is blockchain technology one of the greatest technological revolutions in history or is it just hype? Will blockchain technology cause governments and banking systems to change the way they process information or will it be business as usual? In this book, we’ll look at the answers to these questions along with addressing the different sides of the arguments, for and against, blockchain technology."--Page 4 de la couverture.
Download or read book Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies written by Arvind Narayanan and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative introduction to the exciting new technologies of digital money Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies provides a comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary yet often misunderstood new technologies of digital currency. Whether you are a student, software developer, tech entrepreneur, or researcher in computer science, this authoritative and self-contained book tells you everything you need to know about the new global money for the Internet age. How do Bitcoin and its block chain actually work? How secure are your bitcoins? How anonymous are their users? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? These are some of the many questions this book answers. It begins by tracing the history and development of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and then gives the conceptual and practical foundations you need to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network as well as to integrate ideas from Bitcoin into your own projects. Topics include decentralization, mining, the politics of Bitcoin, altcoins and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the future of Bitcoin, and more. An essential introduction to the new technologies of digital currency Covers the history and mechanics of Bitcoin and the block chain, security, decentralization, anonymity, politics and regulation, altcoins, and much more Features an accompanying website that includes instructional videos for each chapter, homework problems, programming assignments, and lecture slides Also suitable for use with the authors' Coursera online course Electronic solutions manual (available only to professors)
Download or read book Down The Rabbit Hole written by Tim Lea and published by Tim Lea. This book was released on 2016-12-12 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the blockchain mean to you? I keep hearing about it in the media - but don’t know what it is! I have read some things about it – but just don't get it. Isn’t it just a bandwagon that the financial media is over-hyping? Isn’t it just about drugs and hitmen? Block-what? Whatever your thoughts, the blockchain is gaining significant traction, with global media outlets increasing their almost insatiable coverage of the technology. So, why should you care? On December 2, 2015, the Goldman Sachs research team released their Emerging Theme Report. It simply said: “…the Blockchain, can change … well everything.” Now that's a big claim... but when this claim is added to : - Wangxiang Labs out of China announcing a $30bn blockchain-based investment fund for Smart Cities in September 2016. - IBM announcing in the same month their plans to spend $200m for the combination of Blockchain, Internet Of Things and Artificial Intelligence or - The Venture Capitalist community investing $1.3bn so far in the blockchain-related space Perhaps something big is going on…. Is it that: - You can send cleared funds internationally in 20 seconds, rather than 3 days? - You can remove the need for trusted third-parties - bankers, lawyers, accountants, auditors? - 20% of the world's population can finally secure an identity that will help remove human trafficking, even child prostitution. The blockchain is powerful, very powerful but is not a technology that can easily be described in a few words – and that is its problem. Business people like you find it confusing, geeky, and hard to get to grips with. Down The Rabbit Hole gives you a practical, easy-to-read, hands-on guide to the technology, its power, and how you can capitalise on that power. Whether you want to: - Make your organisation more innovative and effective - Make yourself more valuable in your marketplace - Develop new products or - Become the new Mark Zuckerberg Down The Rabbit Hole will have something for you, fast-tracking you to be at the leading edge of 21st-century business thinking. The genie is squeezing itself out of the bottle, one-way ticket in hand – and ready for you to command. However, be warned once you discover the power of the blockchain hidden deep beneath the surface, your eyes will open to green fields crammed full of explosive opportunities. How you use them is limited only by your imagination. So why not get the book today – and take the first steps towards a discovering your new world.
Download or read book Blockchain And Distributed Ledgers Mathematics Technology And Economics written by Alexander Lipton and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook focuses on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and its potential impact on society at large. It aims to offer a detailed and self-contained introduction to the founding principles behind DLT accessible to a well-educated but not necessarily mathematically oriented audience. DLT allows solving many complicated problems arising in economics, banking, and finance, industry, trade, and other fields. However, to reap the ultimate benefits, one has to overcome some of its inherent limitations and use it judiciously. Not surprisingly, amid increasing applications of DLT, misconceptions are formed over its use. The book thoroughly dispels these misconceptions via an impartial assessment of the arguments rooted in scientific reasoning.Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers: Mathematics, Technology, and Economics offers a detailed and self-contained introduction to DLT, blockchains, and cryptocurrencies and seeks to equip the reader with an ability to participate in the crypto economy meaningfully.
Download or read book Mastering Blockchain and Crypto A Simplified Guide written by Anand Vemula and published by Anand Vemula. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Blockchain and Crypto: A Simplified Guide" offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of two of the most groundbreaking technologies of our time. This book demystifies the complex concepts surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrency, making them easily understandable for readers of all backgrounds. From understanding the fundamentals of blockchain technology to exploring the intricacies of various cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, this guide takes readers on a journey towards mastering these revolutionary innovations. Through clear explanations, practical examples, and simplified terminology, readers will gain a deep understanding of how blockchain works, its potential applications across industries, and the mechanics of crypto transactions. The book covers essential topics such as decentralized networks, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and cryptographic security. It also delves into the role of miners and nodes in maintaining the integrity of blockchain networks and examines the factors influencing cryptocurrency prices and market dynamics. With a focus on simplicity and clarity, "Mastering Blockchain and Crypto" equips readers with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a novice looking to grasp the basics or a seasoned enthusiast seeking to deepen your understanding, this guide serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in unlocking the full potential of blockchain and crypto
Download or read book Blockchain Technology and Computational Excellence for Society 5 0 written by Khan, Shahnawaz and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-01-14 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain is the most disruptive technology to emerge in the last decade. The evolution of cryptocurrencies has carried with it a revolution in digital economics that has catapulted the application of blockchain technology to a new level across a variety of industries, including banking, security, networking, and more. Blockchain Technology and Computational Excellence for Society 5.0 closes the gap in existing literature by presenting a selection of chapters that not only shape the research domain, but also present supportive real-life problems and pragmatic solutions. This book presents a variety of highly relevant themes, concepts, and applications in blockchain, discussing topics such as cyber security, digital currencies, and intelligent networks, fueling awareness and interest. With its insight into various platforms, techniques, and tools, this book serves as a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, research scholars, postgraduates, professors, computer scientists, and technology enthusiasts.
Download or read book Building Blockchain Projects written by Narayan Prusty and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop real-time practical DApps using Ethereum and JavaScript About This Book Create powerful, end-to-end applications for Blockchain using Ethereum Write your first program using the Solidity programming language Change the way you think and design your applications by using the all new database-Blockchain Who This Book Is For This book is for JavaScript developers who now want to create tamper-proof data (and transaction) applications using Blockchain and Ethereum. Those who are interested in cryptocurrencies and the logic and database empowering it will find this book extremely useful. What You Will Learn Walk through the basics of the Blockchain technology Implement Blockchain's technology and its features, and see what can be achieved using them Build DApps using Solidity and Web3.js Understand the geth command and cryptography Create Ethereum wallets Explore consortium blockchain In Detail Blockchain is a decentralized ledger that maintains a continuously growing list of data records that are secured from tampering and revision. Every user is allowed to connect to the network, send new transactions to it, verify transactions, and create new blocks, making it permission-less. This book will teach you what Blockchain is, how it maintains data integrity, and how to create real-world Blockchain projects using Ethereum. With interesting real-world projects, you will learn how to write smart contracts which run exactly as programmed without any chance of fraud, censorship, or third-party interference, and build end-to-end applications for Blockchain. You will learn about concepts such as cryptography in cryptocurrencies, ether security, mining , smart contracts, solidity, and more. You will also learn about web sockets, various API services for Ethereum, and much more. The blockchain is the main technical innovation of bitcoin, where it serves as the public ledger for bitcoin transactions. Style and approach This is a project-based guide that not only gets you up and running with Blockchain, but also lets you create intuitive real-world applications that will make you an independent Blockchain developer.
Download or read book Bitcoin For Dummies written by Prypto and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the ins and outs of Bitcoin so you can get started today Bitcoin For Dummies is the fast, easy way to start trading crypto currency, with clear explanations and expert advice for breaking into this exciting new market. Understanding the mechanisms and risk behind Bitcoin can be a challenge, but this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand language to give you a solid grasp of just where your money is going. You'll learn the details of Bitcoin trading, how to set up your Bitcoin wallet, and everything you need to get started right away. An in-depth discussion on security shows you how to protect yourself against some of the riskier aspects of this open-source platform, helping you reduce your risks in the market and use Bitcoin safely and effectively. Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks, with transaction management and issuing of Bitcoins carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin allows easy mobile payments, fast international payments, low- or no-fee transactions, multi-signature capabilities, and more, but the nuances of the market can be difficult to grasp. This informative guide lays it all out in plain English, so you can strengthen your understanding and get started now. Understand the ins and outs of the Bitcoin market Learn how to set up your Bitcoin wallet Protect yourself against fraud and theft Get started trading this exciting new currency The Bitcoin market is huge, growing quickly, and packed with potential. There's also some risk, so you need to go in fully informed and take steps to manage your risk wisely. Bitcoin For Dummies is the clear, quick, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with Bitcoin.
Download or read book Blockchain Revolution written by Don Tapscott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain technology is powering our future. As the technology behind cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and Facebook's Libra, open software platforms like Ethereum, and disruptive companies like Ripple, it’s too important to ignore. In this revelatory book, Don Tapscott, the bestselling author of Wikinomics, and his son, blockchain expert Alex Tapscott, bring us a brilliantly researched, highly readable, and essential book about the technology driving the future of the economy. Blockchain is the ingeniously simple, revolutionary protocol that allows transactions to be simultaneously anonymous and secure by maintaining a tamperproof public ledger of value. Though it’s best known as the technology that drives bitcoin and other digital currencies, it also has the potential to go far beyond currency, to record virtually everything of value to humankind, from birth and death certificates to insurance claims, land titles, and even votes. Blockchain is also essential to understand if you’re an artist who wants to make a living off your art, a consumer who wants to know where that hamburger meat really came from, an immigrant who’s tired of paying big fees to send money home to your loved ones, or an entrepreneur looking for a new platform to build a business. And those examples are barely the tip of the iceberg. As with major paradigm shifts that preceded it, blockchain technology will create winners and losers. This book shines a light on where it can lead us in the next decade and beyond.
Download or read book Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies written by Kiana Danial and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to the world of cryptocurrencies! While the cryptocurrency market is known for its volatility—and this volatility is often linked to the ever-changing regulatory environment of the industry—the entire cryptocurrency market is expected to reach a total value of $1 trillion this year. If you want to get in on the action, this book shows you how. Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies offers trusted guidance on how to make money trading and investing in the top 200 digital currencies, no matter what the market sentiment. You'll find out how to navigate the new digital finance landscape and choose the right cryptocurrency for different situations with the help of real-world examples that show you how to maximize your cryptocurrency wallet. Understand how the cryptocurrency market works Find best practices for choosing the right cryptocurrency Explore new financial opportunities Choose the right platforms to make the best investments This book explores the hot topics and market moving events affecting cryptocurrency prices and shows you how to develop the smartest investment strategies based on your unique risk tolerance.
Download or read book Blockchain written by Artemis Caro and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-16 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***GET THE KINDLE VERSION FREE WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE PAPERBACK!***"What the Internet did for communications, Blockchain will do for trusted transactions".- Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO Cryptocurrency and it's disruptive architecture, Blockchain, is now making the biggest revolution in the Finance sector for the last 100 years. There is a lot of hype surrounding the concept of the blockchain, but what does this term actually mean? What is blockchain technology? Why does it matter? These questions are not always answered with due diligence in the sea of headlines that deal with digital currencies using blockchains. As a result, many people are left with an incomplete understanding of this transformative new technology and its massive implications for the future. The goal of this book is not to plumb the depths of the mathematical wizardry used to code blockchain-based applications, but rather to serve as an introduction to the broader architecture and conceptual background behind blockchain technology. We will take a practical approach, examining how Blockchains are used in the real world. In this short, concise guide you will learn: A Brief History of Blockchain Technology Blockchain Basics: Managing Digital Transactions What is a Distributed Ledger? Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin Implications Of Blockchain: Big Data, Privacy & Personal Data Profiting from Blockchain Technologies Limitations & Challenges of Blockchain The Future of Blockchain For Centuries, people have relied on corrupt Centralized Institutions like banks and Governments to serve as intermediaries when it comes to storing and transacting financial assets. This is ALL About To Change... Make sure you take action and join the Financial Revolution by reading this book!
