Download or read book The Blockchain Affair written by Jonathan W. Clark and published by ARK Media LLC. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Turner despises Bitcoin almost as much as he hates big government. As the CEO of a blockchain startup trying to become the next cryptocurrency, his determination is tested as challenges come from all sides. Friends become enemies, and strangers become allies, catching David and his family in a global thriller centered around unmasking the mysterious identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. From the streets of Boston to the alleys of St. Petersburg, being anonymous turns out to be a deadly game. Learn why everyone is talking about cryptocurrency and decide for yourself if privacy is still possible in the modern world of government surveillance.

Download or read book The Blockchain Affair written by Jonathan Clark and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Turner despises Bitcoin almost as much as he hates big government. As the CEO of a blockchain startup trying to become the next cryptocurrency, his determination is tested as challenges come from all sides. Friends become enemies, and strangers become allies, catching David and his family in a global thriller centered around unmasking the mysterious identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. From the streets of Boston to the alleys of St. Petersburg, being anonymous turns out to be a deadly game. Learn why everyone is talking about cryptocurrency and decide for yourself if privacy is still possible in the modern world of government surveillance.

Download or read book The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust written by Kevin Werbach and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the blockchain—a system built on foundations of mutual mistrust—can become trustworthy. The blockchain entered the world on January 3, 2009, introducing an innovative new trust architecture: an environment in which users trust a system—for example, a shared ledger of information—without necessarily trusting any of its components. The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is the most famous implementation of the blockchain, but hundreds of other companies have been founded and billions of dollars invested in similar applications since Bitcoin's launch. Some see the blockchain as offering more opportunities for criminal behavior than benefits to society. In this book, Kevin Werbach shows how a technology resting on foundations of mutual mistrust can become trustworthy. The blockchain, built on open software and decentralized foundations that allow anyone to participate, seems like a threat to any form of regulation. In fact, Werbach argues, law and the blockchain need each other. Blockchain systems that ignore law and governance are likely to fail, or to become outlaw technologies irrelevant to the mainstream economy. That, Werbach cautions, would be a tragic waste of potential. If, however, we recognize the blockchain as a kind of legal technology that shapes behavior in new ways, it can be harnessed to create tremendous business and social value.

Download or read book The Truth Machine written by Paul Vigna and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Views differ on bitcoin, but few doubt the transformative potential of Blockchain technology. The Truth Machine is the best book so far on what has happened and what may come along. It demands the attention of anyone concerned with our economic future." —Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard, Former Treasury Secretary From Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna, the authors of The Age of Cryptocurrency, comes the definitive work on the Internet’s Next Big Thing: The Blockchain. Big banks have grown bigger and more entrenched. Privacy exists only until the next hack. Credit card fraud is a fact of life. Many of the “legacy systems” once designed to make our lives easier and our economy more efficient are no longer up to the task. Yet there is a way past all this—a new kind of operating system with the potential to revolutionize vast swaths of our economy: the blockchain. In The Truth Machine, Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna demystify the blockchain and explain why it can restore personal control over our data, assets, and identities; grant billions of excluded people access to the global economy; and shift the balance of power to revive society’s faith in itself. They reveal the disruption it promises for industries including finance, tech, legal, and shipping. Casey and Vigna expose the challenge of replacing trusted (and not-so-trusted) institutions on which we’ve relied for centuries with a radical model that bypasses them. The Truth Machine reveals the empowerment possible when self-interested middlemen give way to the transparency of the blockchain, while highlighting the job losses, assertion of special interests, and threat to social cohesion that will accompany this shift. With the same balanced perspective they brought to The Age of Cryptocurrency, Casey and Vigna show why we all must care about the path that blockchain technology takes—moving humanity forward, not backward.

Download or read book The End of Money written by New Scientist and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Murder for hire. Drug trafficking. Embezzlement. Money laundering... These might sound like plot lines of a thriller, but they are true stories from the short history of cryptocurrencies - digital currencies conceived by computer hackers and cryptographers that represent a completely new sort of financial transaction that could soon become mainstream. The most famous - or infamous - cryptocurrency is bitcoin. But look beyond its tarnished reputation and something much shinier emerges. The technology that underlies bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies - the blockchain - is hailed as the greatest advancement since the invention of the internet. It is now moving away from being the backbone for a digital currency and making inroads into other core concepts of society: identity, ownership and even the rule of law. The End of Money is your essential introduction to this transformative new technology that has governments, entrepreneurs and forward-thinking people from all walks of life sitting up and taking notice. ABOUT THE SERIES New Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.

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 The End of Money written by New Scientist and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The End of Money is an essential introduction to cryptocurrencies and the blockchain revolution. On this journey you'll discover how this staggering new technology has the potential to enable an ultra-libertarian society beyond government control. Murder for hire. Drug trafficking. Embezzlement. Money laundering. These might sound like plot lines of a thriller, but they are true stories from the short history of cryptocurrencies - digital currencies conceived by computer hackers and cryptographers that represent a completely new sort of financial transaction that could soon become mainstream. The most famous - or infamous - cryptocurrency is bitcoin. But look beyond its tarnished reputation and something much shinier emerges. The technology that underlies bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies - the blockchain - is hailed as the greatest advancement since the invention of the internet. It is now moving away from being the backbone for a digital currency and making inroads into other core concepts of society: identity, ownership and even the rule of law. The End of Money is your essential introduction to this transformative new technology that has governments, entrepreneurs and forward-thinking people from all walks of life sitting up and taking notice. ABOUT THE SERIES New Scientist Instant Expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. Designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the Instant Expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.

Download or read book Blockchain in Digital Marketing written by Maria Johnsen and published by Maria Johnsen. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, including digital marketing. This book provides a comprehensive overview of blockchain's potential impact on the digital marketing landscape, exploring its historical context, core concepts, security issues, and numerous applications. The book begins with an introduction that highlights the significance of blockchain in digital marketing. It sets the stage for a deep dive into the subject, emphasizing the potential of blockchain to revolutionize the industry and reshape the way marketers operate. A historical overview offers insight into the origins and development of blockchain technology. Starting with the creation of Bitcoin, the chapter explores key milestones that have influenced the adoption of blockchain across industries, including digital marketing. Understanding the historical context helps readers appreciate the evolution and impact of blockchain technology. The subsequent chapters delve into the core concepts of blockchain. Readers are introduced to the fundamental principles that underpin this technology, such as decentralization, immutability, and consensus mechanisms. By explaining how blockchain operates, the book equips marketers with the knowledge necessary to grasp its potential benefits and implications in the digital marketing realm. Types of blockchains are explored, including public, private, and consortium blockchains. Each type has its unique characteristics, use cases, and relevance to digital marketing. By examining these different types, marketers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the blockchain landscape and determine which blockchain solution suits their specific needs. The book addresses security issues associated with blockchain technology. While blockchain is renowned for its robust security features, it is not without vulnerabilities. This chapter explores potential security risks, such as hacking and 51% attacks, and offers insights into how marketers can mitigate these risks when utilizing blockchain in their digital marketing strategies. The integration of blockchain with cryptocurrencies is another area explored in the book. It examines how cryptocurrencies and blockchain are interconnected, highlighting the impact of cryptocurrencies on the digital marketing ecosystem. The chapter provides valuable insights into the evolving relationship between blockchain and cryptocurrencies, offering marketers new perspectives on leveraging this synergy. The application of blockchain in various sectors of digital marketing is explored extensively throughout the book. Industries such as video games, social media, content writing, eCommerce, and advertising are examined in detail, showcasing how blockchain technology can revolutionize these domains. From enhancing trust and security to streamlining transactions and enabling decentralized marketplaces, blockchain presents countless opportunities for digital marketers. The book also examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology. It explores the impact of this combination on search engine optimization (SEO), chatbots, web security, data science, text mining, and search engines. The fusion of AI and blockchain has the potential to reshape these areas, offering marketers new ways to harness the power of data and automation. Throughout the book, the future implications of blockchain in digital marketing are discussed. The potential for blockchain-powered marketplaces, reputation management systems, and management tools is explored, providing readers with a glimpse into what lies ahead. The book encourages marketers to embrace blockchain as a disruptive force that will shape the future of the industry. Initially penned in 2020, my intention for this book was to unveil blockchain technology's transformative potential within digital marketing. As an author deeply committed to innovation and its practical applications, I sought to empower marketers and business leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively leverage blockchain's capabilities. Upon revisiting the manuscript and witnessing the latest developments in 2024, I was astonished to see many of my predictions materialize. This motivated me to enrich the book with additional insights and examples, ensuring its relevance as a forward-thinking resource for navigating today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Now expanded to 528 pages, I trust you will find this updated edition to be both refreshing and insightful.

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 Move Over Brokers Here Comes The Blockchain written by Keir Finlow-Bates and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alone among all emerging computer technologies, Satoshi Nakamoto's brainchild draws not just on mathematics, cryptography, and computer networks, but raises economic, sociological, political, and philosophical questions. Questions about ownership, control, privacy, currency, and at the core of it all: data. Join Keir on a fascinating journey as he explores everything from how the technology behind blockchain works, through to what it means to us as a society, and assesses whether it will change the way we view the world. And it's all in his usual educational, entertaining, and slightly irreverent style.

Download or read book Blockchain Technology written by Steve Tale and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blockchain Technology: The Story of Blockchain This book will present the story of the blockchain and how it came to be. It will also feature some purposes and uses of this evolving IT discovery. What's the blockchain and why are some people raving about it? What incredible things can the blockchain do for you? How can you optimize your knowledge of the blockchain? These questions and more will be answered in this book. In this book you will learn: The History of the Blockchain Definition and Purposes of the Blockchain Basic Terms Used in Blockchain Platforms and Companies Using Blockchain What the Future Holds for the Blockchain Technology How Blockchain Can Affect Businesses Impact of the Blockchain on Government Sectors Maximizing Blockchain Technology for the Health Sector Steps in Developing Blockchains and mutch more.. Order your copy today!

Download or read book Blockchain Revolution written by Don Tapscott and published by Portfolio. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technology likely to have the greatest impact on the future of the world economy has arrived, and it's not self-driving cars, solar energy, or artificial intelligence. It's called the blockchain. The first generation of the digital revolution brought us the Internet of information. The second generaƯtion-powered by blockchain technology-is bringing us the Internet of value: a new, distributed platform that can help us reshape the world of business and transform the old order of human affairs for the better. Blockchain is the ingeniously simple, revolutionƯary protocol that allows transa.

Download or read book Life After Google written by George Gilder and published by . This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling examination of The Age of Google, data gathering and the true cost of 'free' services, the Google mindset and its impact on user security, and what lies ahead for Silicon Valley and the future of 'cryptocosm'--the new architecture of the blockchain and its derivatives. Gilder covers the evils of the Google Age: porous Internet ......

Download or read book The Blockchain Book written by Arthur Palyan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are the memoirs of the Billionaire next door.

Download or read book Blockchain Bubble Or Revolution written by Aditya Agashe and published by Paravane Ventures. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some experts say that cryptocurrencies and blockchains are just a scam; others say they're "the most important invention since the internet." It's hard to tell who's right. Authored by Product Managers from Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Bubble or Revolution cuts through the hype to offer a balanced, comprehensive, and accessible analysis of blockchains and cryptocurrencies. You'll learn the core concepts of these technologies and understand their strengths and weaknesses from real-world case studies; dive deep into their technical, economic, political, and legal complexities; and gain insights about their future from exclusive interviews with dozens of tech industry leaders. No coding or math needed! Are cryptocurrencies and blockchains a bubble or a revolution? We'll help you decide for yourself. What's inside: Bitcoin and the blockchain How Bitcoin and blockchains work from a technical perspective with no assumed technical knowledge Satoshi Nakamoto and the history of Bitcoin, the original blockchain A thorough overview of crucial crypto concepts (eg. blocks, keys, mining, nodes, etc.) Frameworks for understanding when it actually makes sense to use blockchain Major application scenarios for blockchain and cryptocurrencies and where it'll fall flat Public blockchains and altcoins Emerging trends in blockchain technology What you should know before buying any cryptocurrency An overview of Etherum and smart contracts An overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the top altcoins and stable coins, including Monero (XMR), Tether (USDT), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Alternatives to blockchain and cryptocurrencies New kinds of decentralized ledger technology (dlt) The economics of both traditional payment methods and cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency security best practices and major breach case studies Private blockchains How blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and traditional banking and finance will interact with one another in the future Public blockchains vs private blockchains Limitations and shortcomings of public blockchains and cryptocurrencies The role of blockchain in the strategy of top tech companies like Facebook and Microsoft Case studies of how non-tech companies are effectively utilizing blockchain (eg. Walmart using it to prevent foodborne illness) Business blockchain case studies ranging from gaming (e.g. Xbox) to cloud services (e.g. Microsoft Azure's blockchain-as-a-service and Amazon's AWS offering) Blockchain's use for big data, internet of things (IoT), and machine learning (ML) Cryptocurrency regulation and policy ICOs vs STOs vs IPOs ICOs' status as securities The SEC's STO rules and Reg A+/CF/D/S KYC and AML laws The debate over whether cryptocurrencies are securities The official stance of various countries on crypto An overview of crypto policy and regulatory hurdles The role of crypto in emerging markets and China Digital democracy and voting on the blockchain The future of decentralized technology If, how, and when the tokenization of national currencies will play out Facebook and WhatsApp's upcoming cryptocurrencies Currency tokenization and China's efforts to tokenize the yuan Blockchain, IoT, and the tangle Cryptocurrencies vs. fiat vs. the gold standard Predictions about the future of money, business, and currency Why blockchains would do better on Mars than Earth

Download or read book The Story of the Blockchain A Beginner s Guide to the Technology That Nobody Understands written by Omid Malekan and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Story of Blockchain" is a book written for the rest of us. Using a series of anecdotes from everyday life and analogies from more relatable areas, Omid Malekan takes readers back to the very beginning, walking them through why this technology was invented in the first place, how it's being utilized today, and why it might eventually impact everything."--Back cover.

Download or read book The Ministry of Bitcoin written by Matthew Le Merle and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a decade we have wondered who the inventor of Bitcoin - Satoshi Nakamoto - was and despite the worlds greatest and most powerful minds trying their utmost to find out, we are none the wiser. Who was he, she, or they? Why was Bitcoin created? To what purpose was it put?In parallel, the last twenty years beginning at the time of the attack on the World Trade Center have seen an unprecedented period of innovation, creativity and disruption on a global scale. New inventions have multiplied, every country, industry, and business has been fundamentally altered, and we all live very different lives today. Global crises have come and gone and come again, terrorist threats have multiplied and new distributed organizations have been established to preserve privacy, freedom and independence. Tensions have arisen as deeply felt values and perspectives have increasingly clashed head on head with each other.The Ministry of Bitcoin may be a novel, but if you want to make sense of the times in which we are living, you owe it to yourself to turns its pages and ask yourself some profound questions.Who are they, why are they doing this, and what does it mean for each one of us?