Download or read book The Business Blockchain written by William Mougayar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive pioneering blueprint covering the what, why and how of the blockchain. Blockchains are new technology layers that rewire the Internet and threaten to side-step older legacy constructs and centrally served businesses. At its core, a blockchain injects trust into the network, cutting off some intermediaries from serving that function and creatively disrupting how they operate. Metaphorically, blockchains are the ultimate non-stop computers. Once launched, they never go down, and offer an incredible amount of resiliency, making them dependable and attractive for running a new generation of decentralized services and software applications. The Business Blockchain charts new territory in advancing our understanding of the blockchain by unpacking its elements like no other before. William Mougayar anticipates a future that consists of thousands, if not millions of blockchains that will enable not only frictionless value exchange, but also a new flow of value, redefining roles, relationships, power and governance. In this book, Mougayar makes two other strategic assertions. First, the blockchain has polymorphic characteristics; its application will result in a multiplicity of effects. Second, we shouldn’t ask ourselves what problems the blockchain solves, because that gives us a narrow view on its potential. Rather, we should imagine new opportunities, and tackle even more ambitious problems that cross organizational, regulatory and mental boundaries. Drawing on 34 years of technology industry experience as an executive, analyst, consultant, entrepreneur, startup mentor, author, blogger, educator, thought leader and investor, William Mougayar describes a future that is influenced by fundamental shifts brought by blockchain technology as the catalyst for change. William Mougayar has been described as the most sophisticated blockchain business thinker. He is a blockchain industry insider whose work has already shaped and influenced the understanding of blockchain for people around the world, via his generous blogging and rigorous research insights. He is a direct participant in the crypto-technology market, working alongside startups, entrepreneurs, pioneers, leaders, innovators, creators, enterprise executives and practitioners; in addition to being an investor, advisor, and board member in some of the leading organizations in this space, such as the Ethereum Foundation, OpenBazaar and Coin Center. Just as the Internet created new possibilities that we didn’t foresee in its early years, the blockchain will give rise to new business models and ideas that may still be invisible. Following an engaging Foreword by Vitalik Buterin, this book is organized along these 7 chapters: 1. What is the Blockchain? 2. How Blockchain Trust Infiltrates 3. Obstacles, Challenges & Mental Blocks 4. Blockchain in Financial Services 5. Lighthouse Industries & New Intermediaries 6. Implementing Blockchain Technology 7. Decentralization as the Way Forward The Business Blockchain is an invitation for technologists to better understand the business potential of the blockchain, and for business minded people to grasp the many facets of blockchain technology. This book teaches you how to think about the blockchain.

Download or read book How to open a Cryptowallet and buy Crypto in 2021 Step by Step Guide written by Bernhard Gaum and published by Bernhard Gaum. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a step by step guide how to open a Cryptowallet and safely buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and LitecoinCrypto in 2021. If you’re buying your first cryptocurrency, you will probably need to start with this guide. It has a very beginner-friendly explanation and there is a lot of material in it. In this guide, I will show you how to sign up, set up your ID and payment method, and how to make a purchase and verify that it went through.

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 Bitcoin written by Dominic Frisby and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the economic crisis of 2008, the website ‘bitcoin.org’ was registered by a mysterious computer programmer called Satoshi Nakamoto. A new form of money was born: electronic cash. Does Bitcoin have the potential to change how the world transacts financially? Or is it just a passing fad, even a major scam? In Bitcoin: The Future of Money?, MoneyWeek’s Dominic Frisby's explains this controversial new currency and how it came about, interviewing some of the key players in its development while casting light on its strange and murky origins, in particular the much-disputed identity of Nakamoto himself. Economic theory meets whodunnit mystery in this indispensable guide to one of the most divisive innovations of our time.

Download or read book Ledger Nano S Bitcoin and Ethereum Hardware Wallet Beginner s Guide written by Shokoyo Matsushita and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will guide you through the process of setting up your Ledger Nano S, step-by-step, in a simple and straightforward manner, while explaining some of the jargon you'll encounter along the way. All the relevant websites and apps will be explained, i.e., the Ledger Wallet Bitcoin Chrome app, the Ledger Wallet Ethereum Chrome app, the Ledger Wallet Ripple app, along with complimentary third-party tools, such as MyEtherWallet. In this Ledger Nano S cryptocurrency guide book, you will learn:* How to set up you Ledger Nano S for first usage* All the many features the Ledger Nano S has to offer* How to use your Ledger Nano S (incl. screenshots) for: - Bitcoin - Ethereum- Ethereum ERC20 Tokens- Ripple* How to recover your funds if your device is lost, stolen, or broken* Explanations of how cryptocurrencies work, what blockchain technology is, and why it's important to protect your funds using a cryptocurrency walletThere's a reason the Ledger Nano S is the most popular hardware cryptocurrency on the market and this guide will help you understand why so many people trust Ledger's device to safeguard their precious private keys.Get this book today and start exploring your Ledger Nano S and using it safely!

Download or read book Crypto Wars written by Erica Stanford and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-03 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIGHLY COMMENDED: Business Book Awards 2022 - Specialist Business Book Crypto is big news. You may be an existing user yourself or have friends that laud its promise of getting rich fast. Arm yourself with the knowledge to come out on top in the crypto wars. If thousands of people can lose billions of dollars in OneCoin, masterminded by the now infamous Missing Cryptoqueen made famous by the BBC's podcast series and called 'one of the biggest scams in history' by The Times, what makes you think your money is safe? OneCoin isn't alone. Crypto Wars reveals how some of the most shocking scams affected millions of innocent people all around the world with everything from religious leaders to celebrities involved. In this book, you get exclusive access to the back story of the most extreme Ponzi schemes, the most bizarre hoaxes and brutal exit strategies from some of the biggest charlatans of crypto. Crypto expert and educator, Erica Stanford, will show you how market-wide manipulation schemes, unregulated processes and a new collection of technologies that are often misunderstood, have been exploited to create the wild west of crypto, run by some less than reputable characters. From OneCoin to PonziCoin to Trumpcoin and everything in between, Crypto Wars uncovers the scandals, unpicks the system behind them and allows you to better understand a new technology that has the potential to revolutionize banking and our world for the better.

Download or read book Cryptocurrency Learn Investing and Earn Passive Income With Technology Revolution in Business by Using These Techniques Building Wealth With Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies written by Elliot Espinal and published by Elliot Espinal. This book was released on with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you know it or not, bitcoin, and other lesser cryptocurrencies, are on the verge of a major push into the mainstream which means there is no better time to get in on the action and start taking advantage of the money flowing through bitcoin at the moment. Consider these questions: •Have you heard of cryptocurrencies or blockchains but don’t know how to start? •Do you have a basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchains but don’t have time to research and read all of the articles, books and blogs to improve your knowledge? •Do you want to know how to use and profit from cryptocurrencies and blockchains? •Do you need guidance to incorporate blockchain technology in your organization? After you have finished this book you will be prepared to make sense of the many different ways people are making millions and billions of dollars from blockchain and cryptocurrencies. You will actually now more than some of the people who have already jumped into the world of cryptoassets.

Download or read book Mastering the Lightning Network written by Andreas M. Antonopoulos and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lightning Network (LN) is a rapidly growing second-layer payment protocol that works on top of Bitcoin to provide near-instantaneous transactions between two parties. With this practical guide, authors Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Olaoluwa Osuntokun, and Rene Pickhardt explain how this advancement will enable the next level of scale for Bitcoin, increasing speed and privacy while reducing fees. Ideal for developers, systems architects, investors, and entrepreneurs looking to gain a better understanding of LN, this book demonstrates why experts consider LN a critical solution to Bitcoin's scalability problem. You'll learn how LN has the potential to support far more transactions than today's financial networks. This book examines: How the Lightning Network addresses the challenge of blockchain scaling The Basis of Lightning Technology (BOLT) standards documents The five layers of the Lightning Network Protocol Suite LN basics, including wallets, nodes, and how to operate one Lightning payment channels, onion routing, and gossip protocol Finding paths across payment channels to transport Bitcoin off-chain from sender to recipient

Download or read book Cryptocurrency Investing Using Hot Cold Wallets written by Boris Weiser and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-03 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To invest or trade with cryptocurrencies you must have a cryptocurrency wallet! All right... you need a wallet, but which one to choose? Should you go for the one that's free or another that you have to pay for? Should you keep your cryptocurrencies online? Or rehabs you need a cold storage? Do you want to keep your crypto safe and secure? Or perhaps all you want is trading?Are you running a business and want to take cryptocurrency payments but not sure which wallets you need?Do you want to receive your wages in cryptocurrency? Or thinking about paying your employees in cryptocurrencies? You just want to buy some bitcoins and make a few transfers online but unsure where to begin? Don't worry! This book will answer all your questions!BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND GET STARTED TODAY!YOU WILL LEARN: -How to buy bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies from multiple online exchanges. -How to transfer cryptocurrencies from hot wallets to hardware wallets-How to create your own wallet, including paper wallet, online wallet, desktop wallet or mobile wallet and start investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies-Where to buy the most secured hardware wallets the cheapest price possible-How to install wallets and how to make cryptocurrency transactions using cold storage-What are the pros and cons of every types of wallets, online, paper, desktop, mobile and hardware wallets-What are the main characteristics of cryptocurrency wallets and how they work-How to choose the best wallets that suits your requirements-How to install hot, desktop and mobile wallets for free and how to start buying bitcoins right away -How to exchange between fiat and any cryptocurrency-What are the most secured hardware wallets-How to buy hardware wallets-How hardware wallets work and what you must be aware in terms of security philosophy -How to send bitcoins from an online exchange to your own hardware wallet-Why you must own your private keys-What is a Man in the middle attack and how hackers can manipulate cryptocurrency transactions -How to avoid being a victim of hackers and more...BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND GET STARTED TODAY!

Download or read book Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain written by Kirankalyan Kulkarni and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up and running with the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain Key Features Learn quick, effective, and easy ways to master blockchain and Bitcoin Understand the impact of decentralization and discover ways to tackle it Explore the future of Bitcoin and blockchain and implement them in a business network Book Description Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. Blockchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain is the perfect entry point to the world of decentralized databases. This book will take you on a journey through the blockchain database, followed by advanced implementations of the blockchain concept. You will learn about Bitcoin basics and their technical operations. As you make your way through the book, you will gain insight into this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. You will also cover the technical foundation of blockchain and understand the fundamentals of cryptography and how they keep data secure. In the concluding chapters, you’ll get to grips with the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies. By the end of this book, you will have learned about decentralized digital money, advanced blockchain concepts, and Bitcoin and blockchain security. What you will learn Understand the concept of decentralization, its impact, its relationship with blockchain technology and its pros and cons Learn blockchain and Bitcoin architectures and security Explore Bitcoin and blockchain security Implement blockchain technology and its features commercially Understand why consensus protocols are critical in blockchain Get a grip on the future of blockchain Who this book is for Learn Bitcoin and Blockchain is for anyone who wants to quickly understand and expand their knowledge of how blockchain and Bitcoin work and how they are applied commercially. No prior knowledge of blockchain and Bitcoin is required.

Download or read book Cryptocurrency written by Johnnie Alberts and published by Dedona Publishing. This book was released on with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book consists of two titles, related to bitcoin and altcoins: Title 1 - A crypto wallet is a tool for storing your bitcoins. Specifically, it is software designed to keep your Bitcoin secure. This software can be run on various devices including desktop computers, laptops, and mobile phones (though currently not on Apple devices). It can also be configured to store bitcoins on physical media like thumb drives, which is a good option if you are concerned about hacking. For example, the Winklevoss twins, who have invested millions in Bitcoin, use hard drives to store their assets and keep them in a safe-deposit box. The Winklevoss twins originally conceived the idea for a social networking site that eventually became Facebook. They collaborated with Mark Zuckerberg, who took their idea and became exceedingly successful. Title 2 - In this book, I'll introduce you to the world of blockchains, exploring what they are, how they came about, their applications, and the various topics that surround them. It's not surprising that the technology behind blockchains is unfamiliar to many; it seems to be known mainly by those in the financial sector. This makes sense, as that's where the technology originated and where it continues to thrive. But that unfamiliarity with blockchains will soon come to an end. This book will acquaint you with blockchains and provide the information you need to understand this promising technology. I assure you that the content here is thoroughly researched and carefully considered, all to equip you with the knowledge you need.

Download or read book Crypto Uncovered written by Sarah Swammy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crypto currency integrated BlockChain under Virtual Scalable Enterprises is a widely debated and earnestly discussed topic in the technology arena. Executives at the largest institutions are calling crypto currency fraudulent while high-level institutional banking professionals are leaving their positions to jump into crypto technology, regulation and investment opportunities as industries advance towards adoption. The narratives on these topics are diametrically opposite and polarizing on both side of the debate. While this debate has many layers from a government regulatory side to social impact to the practicality of everyday use of crypto currencies in developing markets, it is safe to assume that crypto currencies or utility tokens are more than a global phenomenon and are now becoming a working framework for optional modes of business. This book demystifies what crypto currency is, how it is used, and what it means to the consumer, investor, and the future of our global currency marketplace. By providing the historical backdrop to the market, authors Sarah Swammy, Richard Thompson, and Marvin Loh provide a clear definition of what crypto-currencies actually are, how they are being used and by whom, and the unique reasons why they have gone from back street to Main Street almost overnight. The book will also delve into the government’s role in regulating this commerce medium. Lastly, the authors will look at the current global monetary policy and discuss if this type of currency phenomena was a direct result while also examining the potential risk and rewards for investors and the economy.

Download or read book Blockchain written by Kapil Sharma and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain: A Hype or a Hoax? fills a gap in the book market to provide material that is not only technical but also caters to business readers. This book was written to keep in mind various stakeholders and the current gap in blockchain education as well as use case implementation. This book reviews blockchain technology, discusses why proof of concept fails, offers examples of use cases that have been successful and that have failed and articulates a framework that should be used before deciding whether blockchain is the right technology for transformation. It uses strategic models and frameworks to assist organisations to see a fit score for their specific use cases. This book provides guidance on how to create a blockchain strategy and a business case to pitch for the budget. It also includes a case study to apply the knowledge on practical use cases for blockchain and a technical overview of most of the blockchain use cases in the market including crypto, non-fungible tokens, decentralised finance, and decentralised autonomous organisations, as well as financial and non-financial industry use cases. This book also provides a detailed overview of most of the mainstream blockchain products currently available in the market. It also offers guidance on how readers can best educate themselves on blockchain technology that is available through commercial and free resources. It concludes with a clear direction on selecting blockchain to solve real-life use cases that are best fit. A financial and non-financial value-adding framework is discussed throughout this book to assist business leaders, programme managers, product managers and information technology leaders to make strategic choices, and business cases and develop strategies for digital transformation through the use of blockchain. The distinctive feature of this book is the critical analysis of blockchain from a technology and business perspective. This is the first book to focus on business, technology and blockchain selection framework. The most unique feature of this book would be to apply Michael Porter’s competitive advantage strategy theory on blockchain use cases and their impact on companies. This book is aimed at technology students, technology professionals, blockchain and fintech consultant and business leaders. It will also be useful for readers who are building a business case to adopt blockchain into an organisation or are seeking to grow their knowledge of blockchain and improve their fintech strategy.

Download or read book Cloudmoney written by Brett Scott and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reach of Corporations into our lives via cards and apps has never been greater; many of us rarely use cash these days. But what we’re told is a natural and inevitable move is actually the work of powerful interests. And the great battle of our time is the battle for ownership of the digital footprints that make up our lives. In Cloudmoney, Brett Scott tells an urgent and revelatory story about how the fusion of Big Finance and Big Tech requires “cloudmoney”—digital money underpinned by the banking sector—to replace physical cash. He dives beneath the surface of the global financial system to uncover a long-established lobbying infrastructure: an alliance of partners waging a covert war on cash. He explains the technical, political, and cultural differences between our various forms of money and shows how the cash system has been under attack for decades, as banking and tech companies promote a cashless society under the banner of progress. Cloudmoney takes us to the front lines of a war for our wallets that is also about our freedom, from marketing strategies against cash to the weaponization of COVID-19 to push fintech platforms, and from there to the rise of the cryptocurrency rebels and fringe groups pushing back. It asks the most pressing questions: Who benefits from a cashless society and who gets left behind? Is the end of cash the end of true privacy? And is our cloudmoney future closer than we think it is?

Download or read book Mastering Bitcoin written by Andreas M. Antonopoulos and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2017-06-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the technological revolution that’s taking the financial world by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you’re building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded second edition provides essential detail to get you started. Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, is still in its early stages and yet it’s already spawned a multi-billion-dollar global economy open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge. You simply supply the passion. The second edition includes: A broad introduction of bitcoin and its underlying blockchain—ideal for non-technical users, investors, and business executives An explanation of the technical foundations of bitcoin and cryptographic currencies for developers, engineers, and software and systems architects Details of the bitcoin decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles New developments such as Segregated Witness, Payment Channels, and Lightning Network A deep dive into blockchain applications, including how to combine the building blocks offered by this platform into higher-level applications User stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets illustrating key technical concepts

Download or read book Bitcoin written by Mark Trainston and published by Self Publisher. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve come to the right place! This is a 3-book bundle. Book 1: The bitcoin buzz has actually exploded and it's still an excellent chance to invest in or purchase cryptocurrencies. For how long it will last, no one understands. However, if you understand what you're doing, you can absolutely increase your earnings. This book exists to direct you to make the right choices. It focuses particularly on the business side of it, and whether you can make a return on a financial investment. Book 2: Individuals have actually been discussing it for a while now. They used to state that it's a fraud, it's for geeks, or it will vanish in a year or more. Well, now a few of those doubters have actually signed up with the mining and trading game themselves. And the unfortunate thing is: Many individuals point out all the get-rich-quick elements of a routine discussion, however none of those gossipers have the mind to do something about it and begin reading more about it. That's due to the fact that they do not understand how to do it. If you invest, you constantly need more understanding, otherwise you're simply throwing your cash at the wall. So, to assist you on your journey to comprehend the increase of this phenomenon, this book has been created. Book 3: Bitcoin has actually made many individuals abundant. Still, a few of those very individuals encourage you not to purchase bitcoin. A few of them have important recommendations. Others just share their stories and let you draw your own conclusions. What is a secret they share? Did they simply get in at the correct time, or is it still possible to do the exact same thing later? Why, if it is such a great chance, isn't everybody doing it? Well, the truth is, some are, but it makes you wonder… are the others merely scared, or is there really more to it?

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